Village Academy

Village Academy is a small middle school in Far Rockaway, Queens, known for its welcoming and family-friendly atmosphere. Parents consistently praise the school's supportive environment, where students feel cared for both academically and personally, and the principal actively engages with families to provide support beyond academics. The school offers a holistic educational experience, featuring state-of-the-art facilities including a STEAM Room, Aquaponics lab, Recording Studio, Yoga Studio, and Weight room. It also uniquely provides a full medical and dental clinic and a laundromat on-site. Academically, Village Academy demonstrates strong performance in Math, with 62% of students achieving proficiency, which is well above the citywide median. ELA proficiency stands at 46%, placing it above the citywide 25th percentile. The school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum, offers SHSAT courses, and has a high percentage of students (51%) engaged in accelerated coursework, significantly exceeding the citywide median. While students generally report feeling safe in school, a notable percentage (39%) indicate concerns regarding bullying or physical altercations.