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

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

79%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 520 Students

2. High School For Community Leadership

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 468 Students

3. Midwood High School

A+

SchoolGrade

97%

Actual Test Scores

93%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

New York City Geographic District #22 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4062 Students

4. Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School

A+

SchoolGrade

97%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2215 Students

5. Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences

A+

SchoolGrade

91%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 491 Students

6. Hillcrest High School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2381 Students

7. Hillside Arts & Letters Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

89%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 406 Students

8. Young Women's Leadership School-queens

A+

SchoolGrade

89%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 556 Students

9. Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School

A+

SchoolGrade

89%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 671 Students

10. York Early College Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1348 Students

2. Ms 358

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 336 Students

3. Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 326 Students

4. Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy Vi

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 262 Students

5. Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

New York City Geographic District #29 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 907 Students

6. Hawtree Creek Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 390 Students

7. Village Academy

F

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 302 Students

8. Emerson School (the)

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 474 Students

2. Ps 95 Eastwood

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New York City Geographic District #29 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1107 Students

3. Ps 117 J Keld/briarwood School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 768 Students

4. Ps 131 Abigail Adams

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New York City Geographic District #29 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 657 Students

5. Ps 29

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New York City Geographic District #25 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 732 Students

6. Queens School For Leadership And Excellence (the)

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 585 Students

7. Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 834 Students

8. Bellaire School (the)

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New York City Geographic District #29 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 746 Students

9. Ps 182 Samantha Smith

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 638 Students

10. Ps 86

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

36,117

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

80%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

29%

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

A-

18.05 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

4.19 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

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

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,901 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

72 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Jamaica, Queens, NY Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 59%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations