The district has been named Best Community for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation for 2021. This is the sixth consecutive year East Rockaway received this prestigious distinction.

East Rockaway is one of 686 districts across the nation to receive this honor, which recognizes the outstanding efforts of teachers, parents, administrators and community members to ensure all students are offered exceptional music education in their curriculum. The NAMM Foundation evaluates schools and districts based on their funding, highly qualified music teachers, commitment to high music standards, community support, and participation and access to music instruction.