Excelsior Preparatory High School
Springfield Gardens, NY · New York City Geographic District #29 · Grades 9-12
433rd of 1,137 New York high schools statewide · better than 62%· Stable
Excelsior Preparatory High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Excelsior Preparatory High School 433rd of 1,137 New York high schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 62% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 59th in 2022 to 62th in 2025.
Excelsior Preparatory High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Excelsior Preparatory High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 481 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 82.9% | 79.0% | ▼ 3.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 10.1% | 12.7% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Asian | 4.0% | 2.9% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 2.9% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| White | 0.6% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.3% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Excelsior Preparatory High School
Typical home value $729K in zip 11413 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Excelsior Preparatory High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3George Washington Carver High School for the SciencesNew York City Geographic District #29 · 0 mi away852nd of 1,137
ELA 63% · Math 26% - 3Queens Preparatory AcademyNew York City Geographic District #29 · 0 mi away893rd of 1,137
ELA 63% · Math 21% - 5Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board SchoolNew York City Geographic District #29 · 0 mi away638th of 1,137
ELA 46% · Math 65% - 4August Martin High SchoolNew York City Geographic District #27 · 1.4 mi away789th of 1,137
ELA 66% · Math 31% - 4Voyages Prep-South QueensNew York City Geographic District #27 · 1.4 mi away782nd of 1,137
ELA 57% · Math 40% - 5New Visions Chtr Hs-Adv Ma/Sci IVNew Visions Chtr Hs-Adv Ma/Sci IV · 1.4 mi away · charter575th of 1,137
ELA 71% · Math 47% - 3HS for Law Enforcement and Public SafetyNew York City Geographic District #28 · 1.8 mi away858th of 1,137
ELA 59% · Math 29% - 4Eagle Academy for Young Men IIINew York City Geographic District #29 · 1.9 mi away742nd of 1,137
ELA 45% · Math 56%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Excelsior Preparatory High School in?
Excelsior Preparatory High School is part of the New York City Geographic District #29 district in Springfield Gardens, New York.
Is Excelsior Preparatory High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Excelsior Preparatory High School 433rd of 1,137 New York high schools (better than 62% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Excelsior Preparatory High School?
Black 79%, Hispanic 13%, Asian 3%, American Indian 3% (481 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Excelsior Preparatory High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11413 is $729K 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.