Queens Preparatory Academy

Test scores aren't reported here, so it's hard to pin down exact academic performance — that's a gap parents will want to fill by calling the school directly. Class sizes match the district average exactly at 23.1 students, which is moderate for Queens District 29. The school offers AP Courses, STEM programming, and world languages including ELL support, but without proficiency data, the actual classroom outcomes are a question mark.

The climate picture is a study in contrasts. Parents absolutely trust this school — 94% parent-teacher trust and 97% parent-principal trust are exceptional, and 91% satisfaction matches the district average. Teachers report strong collegial trust (88%) and the school has logged zero suspensions, suggesting a restorative or low-incident approach to discipline. But only 11 teachers completed the survey (extremely low response), and those who did reported a troubling 38% trust in the principal alongside only 79% belief in instruction quality — both below district averages. This could signal a leadership disconnect, or it could reflect a small unhappy faction. Either way, it's the biggest yellow flag in the data.

This is a tightly clustered community: 75% of students are Black, which closely mirrors the neighborhood's demographic profile. The diversity index of 49% reflects a school that's less diverse than many Queens schools but representative of this specific corner of the borough. Twenty-two percent of students have IEPs — notably higher than many schools — suggesting strong special education support. Nearly three-quarters of students (72.6%) face economic need, meaning this school serves a genuinely high-need population.

Springfield Gardens offers the kind of neighborhood where families stay: homeownership rates (37%) exceed city averages, median home values sit around $386K, and poverty is relatively contained at 11%. The area scores well on health environment (85) and safety (61), though transit access is limited (37) — families will likely need a car or rely on buses. With only 20% of households having children, it's not a super family-dense area, but the schools here serve as community anchors.

Transit access scores low (37), so most families likely drive or use buses. The school is on Springfield Boulevard — plan for a commute if you're coming from outside the immediate area.