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Springfield Gardens North-Rochdale Village features the large Rochdale Village cooperative and affordable single-family homes. Community amenities and bus routes serve a stable residential population.
Springfield Gardens North-Rochdale Village features the large Rochdale Village cooperative and affordable single-family homes. Community amenities and bus routes serve a stable residential population.
Did you know?
Rochdale Village, built in 1963 on the site of the old Jamaica Race Course, was the world's largest cooperative housing development at the time.
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Housing cost
$470 / sq ft
Commute
Weekday mornings · leaving 7:30–9:00
- FromSpringfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village
- ToNear Bryant Park
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- Affordability94/100
Lower costs than most
- Air & Child Health84/100
Cleaner air and better child-health measures
- Safety74/100
Fewer reported crimes, traffic injuries and serious housing violations per resident
To weigh
- Schools17/100
Weaker results at the public and charter schools serving it, or fewer of them
- Family-Friendly Vibe20/100
Fewer families with children than most
- Transit20/100
Longer weekday-morning trips to the city's main job centers
Each score compares it with NYC's other residential neighborhoods.
What these scores don't measure: how a block feels on foot, what's changing on it, and whether a particular school suits your child. Walk it at school drop-off time, and check the zoned school for the exact address before you sign a lease.
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Analyze for My FamilySchools & early education
Schools12 schools
Springfield Gardens and Rochdale Village offer a deep bench of public schools with one charter option in the mix. The zoned network runs from pre-K through high school, with magnet and specialized programs sprinkled throughout — PS 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School leads on multimedia and communication, while The Jermaine L. Green STEM Institute of Queens brings a focused STEM track to the middle school level. Most secondary options cluster along Springfield Boulevard and Baisley Boulevard, creating a couple of campus hubs to explore.
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Parks & Playgrounds5 places
This corner of Springfield Gardens and Rochdale Village keeps things practical when it comes to outdoor play — Baisley Pond Park anchors the south with a couple of playground setups, and Rochdale Park covers the central stretch. Five playgrounds spread across the neighborhood means most families aren't far from somewhere the kids can run free, even if there's no single marquee destination drawing visitors from outside the area.
2 playgrounds within a 10-min walk
Nearest large park: Cunningham Park · ~89 min walk (3.4 mi)
Transportation37 stops
There's no subway here — the nearest rail access is a bus ride out to Jamaica or Far Rockaway — but the bus network on corridors like Farmers Boulevard, Bedell Street, and Guy R. Brewer Boulevard is solid for getting around locally. The Q5 and Q85 routes hook up to the A line at Far Rockaway, while the Q4 cuts over to Jamaica. For Manhattan-bound commuters, it's a two-step dance: bus first, then train. Factor that into your morning routine.
Restaurants23 places
Jamaican food runs deep here — you've got a solid cluster of jerk spots and Caribbean kitchens along Guy R Brewer and Merrick, the kind of places that do solid takeout plates for weeknights. Beyond that, it's a working-class eating scene: delis, fried chicken shops, and the usual fast food lineup along the main drags. Not a night-out destination, but plenty of grab-and-go options when you need something quick. The Asian options are thin but there's a Naan & Grill and a Hong Kong spot worth knowing.
Groceries1 place
There's just one proper supermarket in this stretch — a Key Food on Baisley Blvd that covers the basics for a weekly shop. It's a solid anchor, but the selection is modest and you're unlikely to find the wider variety you'd get at a larger chain. For anything beyond essentials, most families find themselves heading toward Jamaica or further afield, which means a car or a longer bus ride becomes part of the routine rather than an exception.
Coffee Shops1 place
There's basically one coffee option on this stretch — a single Dunkin' on Merrick that handles the morning run and quick caffeine fixes. For anything beyond a basic cup, you'd need to head elsewhere. The coffee scene here is genuinely sparse, which honestly reflects the reality for much of this working-class pocket of Queens.
Things to Do2 places
The kids activity scene here is thin but what's here leans academic and enrichment-focused — you've got a prep academy for writers and a cowboy center that sounds like a whole vibe. Outside the neighborhood, families typically head to nearby Jamaica or the Five Towns area for more options, but for quick after-school enrichment without crossing borough lines, there's a couple of solid anchors to build from.
Daycare & informal care
This pocket of Springfield Gardens and Rochdale Village has a solid foundation of Pre-K options, with eight sites clustered along the main boulevards and the Rochdale Village complex. The mix leans heavily toward traditional Pre-K programming — traditional daycares are notably absent here, so families looking for infant/toddler care beyond the Pre-K years may need to cast a wider net. Morning drop-off around Merrick Boulevard and 130th Avenue can get congested, so it's worth scoping out the timing early in the year.
Family Resources4 places
You really can't miss the ROCHDALE VILLAGE library on 137th Avenue — it's the kind of steady, permanent resource that makes a neighborhood feel grounded. When you need outdoor space, North Rochdale Playground on Baisley Boulevard and the bigger Rochdale Park along Guy R. Brewer Blvd have you covered, with South Rochdale Playground just around the corner. The mix isn't huge, but these spots get heavy use and that's what matters for families looking for reliable places to spend time outside.
Healthcare5 places
Healthcare here is thin but functional. You've got two anchors on Baisley Boulevard — August Martin High School and FMS-St. Albans Dialysis Center — though neither is a full-service hospital, so trips to Jamaica or further afield are inevitable for anything beyond routine needs. Pediatric care, urgent care, and dental options are each limited to a single location in the area, which works if you lock one in early but leaves little room for switching providers. Families here tend to build relationships fast and hold onto them.
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Best schools in Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village
Schools in Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village
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- ALC - August Martin HS
- August Martin High School
- Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72
- Excelsior Preparatory High School
- George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences
- Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School
- PS 80 The Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia and Communication
- Queens Preparatory Academy
- Redwood Middle School
- The Jermaine L. Green STEM Institute of Queens
- United Charter High School for Advanced Math and Science lV
- Voyages Prep - South Queens
Early education in Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village
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- B'ABOVE FARMERS
- Be Above 22 (New World Education Center)
- Center of Excellence Springfield Gardens Preschool
- CENTER OF EXCELLENCE SPRINGFIELD GARDENS, INC.
- FRANCIS GRACE DAY CARE INC.
- PS 80 The Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia and Communication
- Rochdale Village Kdg III
- Rochdale Village Nursery I
- ROCHDALE VILLAGE PRE SCHOOL I
- ROCHDALE VILLAGE PRE SCHOOL II
- ROCHDALE VILLAGE PRE SCHOOL III
- Rochdale Village Pre-School II
- The Jermaine L. Green STEM Institute of Queens
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village a good neighborhood for families?
- Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village scores 51/100 for families on Motley — near the middle of the pack citywide. The Family Fit score blends six parts: how many families live there, schools, affordability, weekday-morning transit time to job centers, safety, and air quality and child health.
- What are the pros and cons of Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village for families?
- For families, Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village stands out for lower costs than most; cleaner air and better child-health measures; and fewer reported crimes, traffic injuries and serious housing violations per resident. What to weigh: weaker results at the public and charter schools serving it, or fewer of them; fewer families with children than most; and longer weekday-morning trips to the city's main job centers. Each score compares it with NYC's other residential neighborhoods. They don't measure how a block feels on foot or whether a particular school suits your child, so walk it before you decide.
- Is Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village safe?
- Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village scores 74/100 on safety — ahead of most NYC neighborhoods. We build the score from NYPD crime complaints, pedestrian and cyclist injuries, and serious (Class C) housing violations, each counted per 1,000 residents.
- How are the schools in Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village?
- Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village has 12 schools mapped inside its boundary and scores 17/100 for schools — toward the lower end citywide.
- How do middle and high school admissions work from Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village?
- Middle school: families in Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village apply in 5th grade through the citywide middle school application. District 28's 15 middle school programs admit by method: 9 unscreened, 3 charter lottery and 3 screened. District 29's 23 middle school programs admit by method: 13 unscreened, 4 charter lottery, 4 zoned and 2 screened. District 27's 24 middle school programs admit by method: 14 zoned, 5 unscreened, 4 screened and 1 charter lottery. High school: one citywide application in 8th grade lets a family rank programs anywhere in the city, and the eight specialized high schools admit on the SHSAT alone.
- Is Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village affordable?
- Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village scores 94/100 for affordability on Motley — more affordable than most NYC neighborhoods.
- Which borough is Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village in?
- Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village is a neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
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