For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,110 students in 11436, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 11436, NY are Success Academy Charter School-south Jamaica, P.s. 123 and P.s. 45 Clarence Witherspoon. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 11436 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 11436, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11436, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Success Academy Charter School-south Jamaica
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120-27 141st St
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 704-1441
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 704-1441
Grades: K-4
| 493 students
Rank: #22.
P.s. 123
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
145-01 119th Ave
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 529-4300
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 529-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Rank: #33.
P.s. 45 Clarence Witherspoon
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
126-28 150th St
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 480-2500
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 480-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #44.
P.s. 223 Lyndon B Johnson
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125-20 Sutphin Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 558-2900
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 558-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 660 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 11436, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 11436, NY include Success Academy Charter School-south Jamaica, P.s. 123 and P.s. 45 Clarence Witherspoon.
How many public elementary schools are located in 11436?
4 public elementary schools are located in 11436.
What is the racial composition of students in 11436?
11436 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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