Excelsior Preparatory High School: admissions and school facts
Excelsior Preparatory High School (DBN 29Q265) is a New York City public high school in Springfield Gardens North, Queens with 2 admissions programs. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Its average SAT is 807 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 94% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 2
- Average SAT
- 807
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 94%
- College and career rate
- 50%
- Students
- 430
- Applicants per seat
- 0–1
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How to get in
Seats and applicants are from the DOE directory for the Fall 2025 admissions round. Rules can change: confirm them on MySchools.
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)Q42W
Focus: Science & Math
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
28 seats · 35 applicants · 1 per seat
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)Q42X
Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
62 seats · 9 applicants · under 1 per seat
About the school
Excelsior Preparatory High School, a collaborative college preparatory learning community, offers a challenging academic curriculum dedicated to developing students' science, math, critical reading and technical writing skills. We are a small high school locally considered a gem in Southeast Queens. All students are expected to take four years of math, English, and science in order to be college-ready. We are affiliated with the Gateway Institute for Pre-College Education a STEM program which provides comprehensive early college exposure for select students in each cohort. We are also FutureReadyNYC school offering the best of college and career exploration and preparation in Computer Software Development -one of the fastest growing and highest paid industries in our city. We'll prepare you for work in any field, not just tech. Students will explore a range of careers, acquire 21st...
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (11): Biology, Calculus AB, Computer Science Principles, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Research, Seminar, Statistics, United States Government and Politics, World History: Modern
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Wrestling
Co-ed: Cricket, Stunt
Students
- Girls
- 43%
- English language learners
- 13%
- Students with disabilities
- 18%
- Economic need index
- 73%
- Asian
- 6%
- Black
- 73%
- Hispanic
- 17%
- White
- 1%
- Multi-racial
- 1%
- Native American
- 2%
What the school community says
Share of positive answers in the 2026 NYC School Survey. This is a DOE survey, not a rating from us.
- Students feel safe
- 81%
- Rigorous instruction
- 51%
- Supportive environment
- 56%
- Family and community ties
- 88%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 143-10 Springfield Boulevard, Queens, NY 11413
- Neighborhood
- Springfield Gardens North
- Bus
- Q3, Q77, Q85
- School hours
- 8:10 AM – 2:30 PM
- Building access
- Fully Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Excelsior Preparatory High School?
Excelsior Preparatory High School admits students through: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Excelsior Preparatory High School?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had from 0 to 1 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Excelsior Preparatory High School?
The average SAT was 807 in 2024-25, compared with a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools (DOE data, students who took the test).
What is the graduation rate at Excelsior Preparatory High School?
94% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 50% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Excelsior Preparatory High School and how do you get there?
The school is at 143-10 Springfield Boulevard, Queens. Bus: Q3, Q77, Q85.
Other high schools nearby
Sources: NYC DOE Fall 2025 admissions directory, DOE InfoHub demographics 2025-26, SAT 2024-25, NYC School Survey. School Match is not affiliated with NYC Public Schools. How we calculate chances, and how accurate they are