Scholars' Academy

Test scores at Scholars' Academy are genuinely strong — 87% ELA and 84% math proficiency both sit well above the district averages of 56% and 57%. That said, the trend line shows some movement: scores peaked around 2018-2019 in the low-to-mid 90s, dipped during the pandemic years (2022-2024), and have rebounded nicely in 2025. The recovery is real and notable. Looking at grade-level data, 6th graders are performing at 93% ELA, while 8th graders lag at 78% ELA and 70% math — a spread that suggests the school may need to focus more support on middle school years. Overall score of 3.42 out of 4 reflects consistent academic strength.

The day-to-day feel here appears positive and structured. Parent satisfaction is exceptional at 95%, and families report strong trust in both teachers (94%) and the principal (94%). Teachers give their own instruction quality a 92% rating, and collegial trust among staff is high at 90%. The one notable tension: teacher-principal trust sits at 71%, notably lower than other metrics — something worth noting if your child will be navigating teacher-student relationships. Discipline is a clear bright spot: zero suspensions for the second year in a row, continuing a trend of minimal disciplinary incidents. Attendance is strong at nearly 95%.

The student body is notably diverse — 39% white, 21% Hispanic, 20% Asian, 16% Black, with small percentages of multi-racial and Native American students. This diversity index of 79% reflects a mixed community. Economic need is moderate at 37%, and 15% of students have IEPs — slightly below some peer schools. The neighborhood itself is predominantly white (69% per census data), middle-income ($115K median household income), with high homeownership (66%) and low poverty (9%). Families here tend to be established, with children — the neighborhood has 65.9% homeownership and a stability score of 96.

This is a quiet, residential corner of Queens near the Rockaway Peninsula — the kind of neighborhood where families know each other and kids walk to school. Safety scores are strong (76th percentile), and the health environment is excellent (89th percentile). Transit access is limited (20th percentile), so most families drive or walk. There's a family density score of 25 — this is a neighborhood where kids are out playing, but it's not bustling with young families compared to other parts of the city. The education orientation score of 64 suggests this is a place where families take academics seriously.

Highly walkable neighborhood — families report walking to school, and the area has a small-town feel despite being in NYC. However, transit options are limited, so driving is common for families coming from further away.