For many, anticipation of the annual Labor Day weekend heralds the unofficial end of summer and the return back to school for students of all ages from elementary school to college. For students in Rego Park, Queens, New York, it is no different.

Rego Park contains six primary and secondary schools. One of the best elementary/primary schools is Public School 174, William Sidney Mount. Public School 174 William Sidney Mount has 696 children. The public schools in Rego Park are in NYC Board of Education Geographic District #28 – Queens. The population of the Rego Park community is 42,928. NYC Geographic District #28 – Queens enrolls 87% of the school-age children that reside in Rego Park. Founded in 2007, the Academy for Excellence Through the Arts is still inspiring students ten years later. AEA exemplifies everything artistic that is the very foundation on which it stands. The focus has always been the children that they serve each day. Led by Principal – Ms. Barbara Leto, 2% of the Academy for Excellence Through the Arts students, are “limited in English proficiency.” One hundred ninety-six students attend Academy for Excellence Through the Arts, and the student to teacher ratio is 17:1.

Rego Park also has highly rated private schools as well. Among the highest-rated is the Jewish Institute of Queens. The Jewish Institute of Queens is a private high school in Rego Park. Four hundred three students attend the Jewish Institute of Queens, and the ratio of students to teachers is 10:1.

Additionally, there is also the Cathedral Preparatory Seminary. The Cathedral Prep Seminary is a private Catholic high school in Rego Park. The principal of Cathedral Prep Seminary is Richie Diaz. One hundred seventy-six students attend Cathedral Prep Seminary, and the student to teacher ratio is 12:1. Our Lady of the Angelus is a private Catholic middle school in Rego Park. The principal of Our Lady of the Angelus is Joan M. Armstrong. Two hundred twenty-seven students attend Our Lady of the Angelus, and the student to teacher ratio is 15:1.

When you’re looking to rent or buy in Rego Park, Queens New York, Rego Park Realty understands the educational needs of families looking to relocate to this vibrant community. Whether your choice for your child is a public or private school, you have excellent options in Rego Park, Queens.

• Board of Education District #28
• Free Pre-K
• Elementary
• Middle Schools
• High Schools
• Private Schools
• Faith-Based Schools
• Specialized Schools