PS 43

Far Rockaway, New York · Grades PreK to 8 · New York City Geographic District #27

Public school

About PS 43

PS 43 is a public school in Far Rockaway, New York, serving pre-K through grade 8. Enrollment was 574 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Far Rockaway. With about 44.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 13 students per teacher. New York City Geographic District #27 runs 63 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Queens County. Families comparing options will find 84 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	160 Beach 29th St, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Phone	(718) 327-5860
School district	New York City Geographic District #27
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	574
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	44.2
Students per teacher	13
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Queens County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360012302512). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Lighthouse Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Far Rockaway · 0.3 mi Wave Preparatory Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Far Rockaway · 0.4 mi Challenge Preparatory Charter SchoolCharter · Grades K to 12Far Rockaway · 0.5 mi Darchei TorahPrivate, Jewish · Grades PreK to 12Far Rockaway · 0.6 mi Yeshiva Darchei TorahPrivate, Jewish · Grades K to 12Far Rockaway · 0.6 mi Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy ViPublic · Grades 6 to 8Far Rockaway · 0.6 mi Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Far Rockaway · 0.6 mi Academy of Medical Technology - a College Board SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 12Far Rockaway · 0.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does PS 43 serve?

PS 43 serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend PS 43?

PS 43 reported 574 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 43?

About 13 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 574 students and 44.2 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 43 a public or charter school?

PS 43 is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 43 in?

PS 43 is part of New York City Geographic District #27. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-27/

Where is PS 43 located?

PS 43 is at 160 Beach 29th St, Far Rockaway, NY 11691. The phone number is (718) 327-5860.

How many other schools are near PS 43?

There are 84 other schools within 5 miles of PS 43 in our directory.