New York City Academy for Discovery
Woodhaven, NY · New York City Geographic District #27 · Grades PK-5
1,574th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 32%· Stable
New York City Academy for Discovery ranking
SchoolRow ranks New York City Academy for Discovery 1,574th 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 32% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 36th in 2019 to 32th in 2025.
New York City Academy for Discovery test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
New York City Academy for Discovery students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 344 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 67.6% | 66.6% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Asian | 15.5% | 17.4% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Black | 5.6% | 5.8% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| White | 5.9% | 4.9% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 4.0% | 2.9% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.5% | 1.7% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near New York City Academy for Discovery
Typical home value $740K in zip 11421 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near New York City Academy for Discovery
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8PS 60 WoodhavenNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.2 mi away680th of 2,326
ELA 62% · Math 74% - 5PS 273New York City Geographic District #27 · 0.3 mi away1,197th of 2,326
ELA 56% · Math 53% - 7PS 254 Rosa Parks School (The)New York City Geographic District #27 · 0.4 mi away872nd of 2,326
ELA 51% · Math 75% - 10PS 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-OnassisNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.4 mi away123rd of 2,326
ELA 86% · Math 91% - 9Queens Explorers Elementary SchoolNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.6 mi away319th of 2,326
ELA 80% · Math 78% - 5PS 90 Horace MannNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.6 mi away1,255th of 2,326
ELA 52% · Math 55% - 5PS 97 Forest ParkNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.6 mi away1,213th of 2,326
ELA 51% · Math 57% - 6PS 62 Chester Park SchoolNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.7 mi away1,108th of 2,326
ELA 58% · Math 57%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is New York City Academy for Discovery in?
New York City Academy for Discovery is part of the New York City Geographic District #27 district in Woodhaven, New York.
Is New York City Academy for Discovery a good school?
SchoolRow ranks New York City Academy for Discovery 1,574th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 32% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of New York City Academy for Discovery?
Hispanic 67%, Asian 17%, Black 6%, White 5% (344 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near New York City Academy for Discovery cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11421 is $740K 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.