New York City Academy for Discovery
Woodhaven, NY · New York City Geographic District #27
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
1,574th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 32%· Stable
95-16 89TH AVE, Woodhaven, NY 11421
(718)441-2165NCES ID 360012306036Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 344 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2008, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 72.9% | 66.6% | ▼ 6.3 pts | |
| Asian | 14.6% | 17.4% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Black | 6.9% | 5.8% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| White | 5.0% | 4.9% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 2.9% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.7% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2008. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $740K in zip 11421 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than New York City Academy for Discovery
- #680PS 60 WoodhavenNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.2 mi away680th of 2,326
ELA 62% ▲20 · Math 74% ▲24Compare - #1197PS 273New York City Geographic District #27 · 0.3 mi away1,197th of 2,326
ELA 56% ▲14 · Math 53% ▲3Compare - #872PS 254 Rosa Parks School (The)New York City Geographic District #27 · 0.4 mi away872nd of 2,326
ELA 51% ▲9 · Math 75% ▲25Compare - #123PS 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-OnassisNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.4 mi away123rd of 2,326
ELA 86% ▲44 · Math 91% ▲41Compare - #319Queens Explorers Elementary SchoolNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.6 mi away319th of 2,326
ELA 80% ▲38 · Math 78% ▲28Compare - #1255PS 90 Horace MannNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.6 mi away1,255th of 2,326
ELA 52% ▲10 · Math 55% ▲5Compare - #1213PS 97 Forest ParkNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.6 mi away1,213th of 2,326
ELA 51% ▲9 · Math 57% ▲7Compare - #1108PS 62 Chester Park SchoolNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.7 mi away1,108th of 2,326
ELA 58% ▲16 · Math 57% ▲7Compare
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.