Best Schools in Jamaica, Queens, NY
Jamaica, Queens, NY has a total of 57 schools including 21 high schools, 8 middle schools and 28 elementary schools. A total of 36,117 students attend Jamaica, Queens, NY schools. On average, schools in Jamaica score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Jamaica greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Jamaica, Queens, NY
Jamaica, Queens, NY has 21 high schools with 16,671 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Jamaica score 81% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 64% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Jamaica greatly exceed expectations.
1. Queens High School For The Sciences At York College
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 520 Students
2. High School For Community Leadership
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 468 Students
3. Midwood High School
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New York City Geographic District #22 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4062 Students
4. Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2215 Students
5. Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 491 Students
6. Hillcrest High School
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2381 Students
7. Hillside Arts & Letters Academy
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 406 Students
8. Young Women's Leadership School-queens
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 556 Students
9. Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 671 Students
10. York Early College Academy
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 598 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jamaica, Queens, NY
Jamaica, Queens, NY has 8 middle schools with 4,164 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Jamaica score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Jamaica meet expectations.
1. Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1348 Students
2. Ms 358
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 336 Students
3. Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 326 Students
4. Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy Vi
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 262 Students
5. Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy
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New York City Geographic District #29 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 907 Students
6. Hawtree Creek Middle School
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 390 Students
7. Village Academy
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 302 Students
8. Emerson School (the)
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 293 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jamaica, Queens, NY
Jamaica, Queens, NY has 28 elementary schools with 15,282 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Jamaica score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Jamaica exceed expectations.
1. Brooklyn School Of Inquiry
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 474 Students
2. Ps 95 Eastwood
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New York City Geographic District #29 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1107 Students
3. Ps 117 J Keld/briarwood School
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 768 Students
4. Ps 131 Abigail Adams
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New York City Geographic District #29 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 657 Students
5. Ps 29
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New York City Geographic District #25 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 732 Students
6. Queens School For Leadership And Excellence (the)
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 585 Students
7. Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 834 Students
8. Bellaire School (the)
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New York City Geographic District #29 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 746 Students
9. Ps 182 Samantha Smith
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 638 Students
10. Ps 86
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 634 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jamaica, Queens, NY
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jamaica, Queens, NY has a total population of 229,016 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jamaica, Queens, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Jamaica, Queens, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.05 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jamaica, Queens, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jamaica, Queens, NY.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Jamaica, Queens, NY Internet Health Assessment.
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