What types of schools are available in Jamaica, New York?

Jamaica, New York offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Jamaica, New York

Q: How many schools are in Jamaica, New York?

There are 49 schools in Jamaica, New York, serving 29,771 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Jamaica?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Jamaica, New York, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 49 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

29,771

Total Students

Across Jamaica

13.2:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

49 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)13 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)4 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 2,298 students at Hillcrest High School.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Rochdale Early Advantage Charter School

charter schoolmiddlePK-8

122-05 Smith St, Jamaica, NY 11434

United Charter High School For Advanced Math And Science Iv

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

156-10 Baisley Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11434

Success Academy Charter School-South Jamaica

charter schoolelementaryK-4

120-27 141St St, Jamaica, NY 11436

Growing Up Green Charter School Ii

charter schoolmiddleK-8

84-35 152Nd St, Jamaica, NY 11432

New Dawn Charter High School Ii

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

89-25 161St St, Jamaica, NY 11432

Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

108-35 167Th St, Jamaica, NY 11433

88-02 144Th St, Jamaica, NY 11435

David N Dinkins School

publicelementaryPK-5

108-29 155Th St, Jamaica, NY 11433

87-41 Parsons Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11432

Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School Of Multimedia (The)

publicelementaryPK-5

171-05 137Th Ave, Jamaica, NY 11434

York Early College Academy

publichighGrade 6-12

108-35 167Th St, Jamaica, NY 11433

Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School

publichighGrade 6-12

160-20 Goethals Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432

Queens Collegiate - A College Board School

publichighGrade 6-12

167-01 Gothic Dr, Jamaica, NY 11432

Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

85-05 144Th St, Jamaica, NY 11435

Young Women'S Leadership School-Queens

publichighGrade 6-12

150-91 87Th Rd, Jamaica, NY 11432

Hillcrest High School

publichighGrade 9-12

160-05 Highland Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432

Queens High School For The Sciences At York College

publichighGrade 9-12

94-50 159Th St, Jamaica, NY 11433

189-10 Radnor Rd, Jamaica, NY 11423

Ps 40 Samuel Huntington

publicelementaryPK-5

109-20 Union Hall St, Jamaica, NY 11433

Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

133-25 Guy R Brewer Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11434

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Jamaica

Jamaica, New York is home to 49 schools serving over 29,771 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Jamaica, New York?

There are 49 schools in Jamaica, serving 29,771 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Jamaica?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Jamaica include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Jamaica?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Jamaica is 13.2:1.

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