For the 2025 school year, there are 36 public elementary schools serving 20,292 students in Jamaica, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jamaica, NY are P.s. 95 Eastwood, Success Academy Charter School-south Jamaica and Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jamaica, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jamaica have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jamaica, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 95 Eastwood
(Math: 75% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
179-01 90th Ave
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 739-0007
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 739-0007
Gr: K-5 | 1,091 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Success Academy Charter School-south Jamaica
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
120-27 141st St
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 704-1441
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 704-1441
Gr: K-4 | 493 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
160-20 Goethals Ave
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 969-3155
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 969-3155
Gr: 6-12 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 131 Abigail Adams
(Math: 74% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
170-45 84th Ave
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 480-2840
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 480-2840
Gr: PK-5 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 40 Samuel Huntington
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
109-20 Union Hall St
Jamaica, NY 11433
(718) 526-1904
Jamaica, NY 11433
(718) 526-1904
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Young Women's Leadership School-queens
(Math: 48% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150-91 87th Rd
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 725-0402
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 725-0402
Gr: 6-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Queens Collegiate - A College Board School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
167-01 Gothic Dr
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 658-4016
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 658-4016
Gr: 6-12 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
116-01 166th St
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 657-4760
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 657-4760
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
David N Dinkins School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
108-29 155th St
Jamaica, NY 11433
(718) 558-6700
Jamaica, NY 11433
(718) 558-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
P.s. 117 J Keld/briarwood School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
85-15 143rd St
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 526-4780
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 526-4780
Gr: PK-5 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1111.
P.s. 86
(Math: 56% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
87-41 Parsons Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 291-6264
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 291-6264
Gr: PK-5 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Middle School 358
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
88-06 164th St
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 558-6240
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 558-6240
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
P.s. 123
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
145-01 119th Ave
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 529-4300
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 529-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
P.s. 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
143-26 101st Ave
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 526-5336
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 526-5336
Gr: PK-5 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
York Early College Academy
(Math: 33% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
108-35 167th St
Jamaica, NY 11433
(718) 262-8547
Jamaica, NY 11433
(718) 262-8547
Gr: 6-12 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Ps/is 268
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
92-07 175th St
Jamaica, NY 11433
(718) 206-3240
Jamaica, NY 11433
(718) 206-3240
Gr: K-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Rochdale Early Advantage Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
122-05 Smith St
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 978-9975
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 978-9975
Gr: PK-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1818.
Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossley
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
108-35 167th St
Jamaica, NY 11433
(718) 739-6883
Jamaica, NY 11433
(718) 739-6883
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Eagle Academy For Young Men Iii
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
171-10 Linden Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 480-2600
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 480-2600
Gr: 6-12 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Queens School For Leadership And Excellence
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
88-08 164th St
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 558-6220
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 558-6220
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
P.s. 160 Walter Francis Bishop
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
109-59 Inwood St
Jamaica, NY 11435
(929) 398-3140
Jamaica, NY 11435
(929) 398-3140
Gr: PK-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
133-25 Guy R Brewer Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 723-6200
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 723-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
Junior High School 217 Robert A Van Wyck
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
85-05 144th St
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 657-1120
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 657-1120
Gr: 6-8 | 1,273 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2424.
Redwood Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
133-25 Guy R Brewer Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 276-4540
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 276-4540
Gr: 6-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
P.s. 182 Samantha Smith
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
153-27 88th Ave
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 298-7700
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 298-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Growing Up Green Charter School Ii
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
84-35 152nd St
Jamaica, NY 11432
(347) 642-4306
Jamaica, NY 11432
(347) 642-4306
Gr: K-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Cynthia Jenkins School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
179-37 137th Ave
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 528-5399
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 528-5399
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2828.
Jamaica Children's School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
109-20 Union Hall St
Jamaica, NY 11433
(718) 526-0160
Jamaica, NY 11433
(718) 526-0160
Gr: K-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2929.
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
107-25 Wren Pl
Jamaica, NY 11433
(718) 526-4884
Jamaica, NY 11433
(718) 526-4884
Gr: PK-8 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
P.s. 82 Hammond
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
88-02 144th St
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 526-4139
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 526-4139
Gr: K-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3131.
Emerson School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
108-35 167th St
Jamaica, NY 11433
(718) 657-4801
Jamaica, NY 11433
(718) 657-4801
Gr: 6-8 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 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
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
P.s. 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School Of Multimedia
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
171-05 137th Ave
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 528-7070
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 528-7070
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
Jermaine L Green Stem Institute Of Queens
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
126-10 Bedell St
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 276-1348
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 276-1348
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
P.s. 52
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
178-37 146th Terrace
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 528-2238
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 528-2238
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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Jamaica, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ida B. Wells School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
166-02 Jamaica Ave
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 262-9390
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 262-9390
167-01 Gothic Dr
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 739-5942
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 739-5942
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Offsite Education Services (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
90-01 Sutphin Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 557-2590
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 557-2590
126-10 Bedell St
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 276-8785
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 276-8785
Gr: 4-5 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jamaica, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jamaica, NY include P.s. 95 Eastwood, Success Academy Charter School-south Jamaica and Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jamaica?
36 public elementary schools are located in Jamaica.
What is the racial composition of students in Jamaica?
Jamaica public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Jamaica are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Jamaica include: Emerson School vs. Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossley, Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossley vs. Emerson School, P.s. 223 Lyndon B Johnson vs. P.s. 123
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