Best Elementary Schools in Jamaica Hills-Briarwood
The top elementary schools in Jamaica Hills-Briarwood, ranked by our overall rating — the average of the school's New York State ELA and math proficiency, grades 3–8, shown out of 100. P.S. 131 Abigail Adams leads with 72/100, followed by P.S. 117 J. Keld / Briarwood School and P.S. Q086. 7 elementary schools in Jamaica Hills-Briarwood in total.
The ranking
1
P.S. 131 Abigail Adams170-21 84 Avenue
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
2
P.S. 117 J. Keld / Briarwood School85-15 143 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
3
P.S. Q08687-41 PARSONS BOULEVARD
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
4
Growing Up Green Charter School II84-35 152 STREET
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
5
P.S. 082 Hammond88-02 144 STREET
- K–5 Elementary
6
Not ratedElhaam Academy87-41 165 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
7
Not ratedSco Family Of Services/T Paplin Sch85-70 148 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best elementary school in Jamaica Hills-Briarwood?
- P.S. 131 Abigail Adams ranks highest by our overall rating (72/100), ahead of P.S. 117 J. Keld / Briarwood School. The best fit depends on your child — Smart Match (Motley Pro) ranks schools against your family's priorities.
- How many elementary schools are in Jamaica Hills-Briarwood?
- There are 7 elementary schools in Jamaica Hills-Briarwood.
- How are these schools ranked?
- By our overall rating — the average of the school's New York State ELA and math proficiency, grades 3–8, shown out of 100. The Approaching / Meeting / Exceeding bands are our thresholds, not New York State levels. Smart Match (Motley Pro) weighs academics, diversity, programs, distance from home, and special-education needs against your family's priorities.
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