Waterside Children's Studio School
Rockaway Park, NY · New York City Geographic District #27 · Grades PK-5
534th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 77%▲ Improving
Waterside Children's Studio School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Waterside Children's Studio School 534th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 77% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 59th in 2019 to 77th in 2025 — improving.
Waterside Children's Studio School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Waterside Children's Studio School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 419 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 43.8% | 48.2% | ▲ 4.4 pts | |
| Black | 29.4% | 24.3% | ▼ 5.1 pts | |
| White | 21.1% | 20.5% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.8% | 3.3% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 2.1% | 2.6% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Waterside Children's Studio School
Typical home value $871K in zip 11694 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Waterside Children's Studio School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Ps/Ms 114 Belle HarborNew York City Geographic District #27 · 1.1 mi away369th of 2,326
ELA 78% · Math 76% - 2PS 183 Dr Richard R GreenNew York City Geographic District #27 · 1.6 mi away2,005th of 2,326
ELA 38% · Math 31% - 8PS 47 Chris GalasNew York City Geographic District #27 · 1.9 mi away651st of 2,326
ELA 66% · Math 71% - 3Ps/Ms 42 R VernamNew York City Geographic District #27 · 2.2 mi away1,854th of 2,326
ELA 39% · Math 40% - 1Goldie Maple AcademyNew York City Geographic District #27 · 2.6 mi away2,197th of 2,326
ELA 29% · Math 21% - 1PS 105 Bay School (The)New York City Geographic District #27 · 2.9 mi away2,202nd of 2,326
ELA 25% - 1Lighthouse Elementary SchoolNew York City Geographic District #27 · 3.6 mi away2,137th of 2,326
ELA 31% · Math 27% - 1PS 43New York City Geographic District #27 · 3.9 mi away2,162nd of 2,326
ELA 30% · Math 25%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Waterside Children's Studio School in?
Waterside Children's Studio School is part of the New York City Geographic District #27 district in Rockaway Park, New York.
Is Waterside Children's Studio School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Waterside Children's Studio School 534th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 77% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Waterside Children's Studio School?
Hispanic 48%, Black 24%, White 21%, Two or more races 3% (419 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Waterside Children's Studio School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11694 is $871K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.