I.S. 093 Ridgewood

I.S. 093 Ridgewood (24Q093) is a public school in District 24, Ridgewood, Queens, serving grades 6–8. In 2026, 31% of tested students were proficient in reading and 33% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 848 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: 6–8
  • Neighborhood: Ridgewood
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Locations (1)

I.S. 093 Ridgewood
66-56 Forest Ave, Ridgewood, NY 11385, USA
Queens, Ridgewood

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 reading (31%) and math (33%) proficiency are both lower than most NYC middle schools, including those with similar economic need — 25% of students here are in special education; general education students scored 38% in reading (2026).

What the numbers say

  • Reading is down 13 points since 2023, while citywide reading fell 2 points; lower than most NYC middle schools with similar economic need.
  • Students here gain less than at most schools serving similar students (2024–25).
  • Math is down 9 points since 2023, while citywide math rose 6 points; lower than most NYC middle schools with similar economic need.
  • Enrollment (2025–26) is 848, larger than most NYC middle schools.

What its own parents say

96%

of parents trust the principal

95%

trust their child's teachers

94%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 62% of families answered.

Test scores in context

Student progress (2024–25)

DOE School Quality Report

Students here gain less than at most schools serving similar students

Impact score: 0.36 · 14th percentile

The DOE compares results with those of students with similar starting points and backgrounds.

View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot

Reading

31%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

806 students tested

Level 141%
Level 228%
Level 319%
Level 412%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education8%

195 students tested

General education students38%

611 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 628%
Grade 732%
Grade 831%

Mathematics

33%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

505 students tested

Level 135%
Level 231%
Level 326%
Level 48%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education13%

125 students tested

General education students40%

380 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 623%
Grade 743%

Grade 8 math not reported by the DOE.

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school31%
District 2440%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school33%
District 2449%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests44%31%32%33%2018201920222023202420252026
ReadingMath

New York changed its grades 3–8 tests in 2023. Compare years from 2023 onward with each other, not with earlier years.

Citywide reading scores fell sharply in 2026; NYC Public Schools is reviewing the results. Source: NYC Public Schools

View the data behind this chart
YearReadingMath
201844%32%
201946%38%
202252%24%
202344%42%
202441%38%
202535%35%
202631%33%

Proficiency means scoring at Level 3 or above. Test scores are one measure of a school, not the whole experience.

How it ranks nearby

Reading · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 67%1.7 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 52%1.5 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 70%1.7 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 39%1.1 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 50%2.2 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 45%1.7 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 70%1.7 mi away

  8. I.S. 093 Ridgewood (this school)31%

    Economic need index: 81%

  9. Economic need index: 83%0.5 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 67%1.7 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 45%1.7 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 52%1.5 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 50%2.2 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 39%1.1 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 70%1.7 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 70%1.7 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 83%0.5 mi away

  9. I.S. 093 Ridgewood (this school)33%

    Economic need index: 81%

I.S. 093 Ridgewood vs Joseph F. Quinn Intermediate School 77

MeasureI.S. 093 RidgewoodJoseph F. Quinn Intermediate School 77
2026 reading proficient31% (-4 points vs 2025)28% (-5 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient33% (-2 points vs 2025)37% (+1 points vs 2025)
Enrollment (2025–26)848479
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)9.77.8
Family satisfaction (2026)94%93%
Principal trust (2026)96%97%
Teacher trust (2026)95%96%
Leadership (2026)96%97%
Distance between schools0.5 mi

Student body

Enrollment

848 students

6–8 · down 110 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

9.7

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

22%

was 27% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

92% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 81% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

25%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 14% White, 78% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 2% Black, 0% multiracial, 45% female, 55% male.

Economic need index: 81% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
96%
Disability support services
96%
Outreach
93%
Facilities
89%
Parent involvement
86%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

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Address

66-56 Forest Ave, Ridgewood, NY 11385, USA

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.
  • Averages hide gaps. In 2026, students in special education here scored 8% in reading (195 tested), compared with 31% schoolwide. If that's your family, ask how the school will support your child.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Middle School, Dual Language Immersion, Bilingual Programs
  • Courses Listed: 19
  • Location: Ridgewood, Queens
  • Address: 66-56 Forest Ave, Ridgewood, NY 11385, USA