For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,293 students in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Rosedale, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Jamaica are Gordon Parks School and Ps/ms 138 Sunrise. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Jamaica, Rosedale, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Rosedale, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gordon Parks School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
233-15 Merrick Blvd
Rosedale, NY 11422
(718) 341-8280
Rosedale, NY 11422
(718) 341-8280
Grades: PK-8
| 621 students
Rank: #22.
Ps/ms 138 Sunrise
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
251-11 Weller Ave
Rosedale, NY 11422
(929) 600-5777
Rosedale, NY 11422
(929) 600-5777
Grades: PK-8
| 626 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Rosedale, NY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Rosedale, NY include Gordon Parks School and Ps/ms 138 Sunrise.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Rosedale?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Rosedale.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Rosedale?
the neighborhood of Jamaica, Rosedale public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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