For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 941 students in Arverne, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Arverne, NY are Goldie Maple Academy and Ps/ms 42 R Vernam. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arverne, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Arverne have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Arverne, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Goldie Maple Academy
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3-65 Beach 56th St
Arverne, NY 11692
(718) 945-3300
Arverne, NY 11692
(718) 945-3300
Gr: PK-8 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Ps/ms 42 R Vernam
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
488 Beach 66th St
Arverne, NY 11692
(718) 634-7914
Arverne, NY 11692
(718) 634-7914
Gr: PK-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Arverne, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
365 Beach 56th Street
Arverne, NY 11692
(718) 945-3300
Arverne, NY 11692
(718) 945-3300
Gr: PK-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Arverne, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Arverne, NY include Goldie Maple Academy and Ps/ms 42 R Vernam.
How many public elementary schools are located in Arverne?
2 public elementary schools are located in Arverne.
What is the racial composition of students in Arverne?
Arverne public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Arverne are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Arverne include: Ps/ms 42 R Vernam vs. Goldie Maple Academy, Goldie Maple Academy vs. Ps/ms 42 R Vernam
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