What is the best elementary school in Jamaica?

P.S. 095 Eastwood ranks highest by our overall rating (72/100), ahead of The Queens School for Leadership and Excellence. 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?

There are 9 elementary schools in Jamaica.

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.

Best Elementary Schools in Jamaica

The top elementary schools in Jamaica, 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. 095 Eastwood leads with 72/100, followed by The Queens School for Leadership and Excellence and P.S. 050 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School. 9 elementary schools in Jamaica in total.

The ranking

P.S. 095 Eastwood179-01 90 AVENUE

K–5 Elementary

The Queens School for Leadership and Excellence88-08 164 Street

Pre-K / 3-K
K–5 Elementary

P.S. 050 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School143-26 101 AVENUE

Pre-K / 3-K
K–5 Elementary

P.S./I.S. 26892-07 175 STREET

K–5 Elementary
6–8 Middle School

P.S. 182 Samantha Smith153-27 88 Avenue

Pre-K / 3-K
K–5 Elementary

Al-Iman School89-89 VAN WYCK EXPRESSWAY

Pre-K / 3-K
K–5 Elementary

Pathways to Graduation90-01 SUTPHIN BOULEVARD

Pre-K / 3-K
K–5 Elementary
6–8 Middle School

Rising Stars Islamic School166-26 89 AVENUE

Pre-K / 3-K
K–5 Elementary

District 29 Pre-K Center168-42 JAMAICA AVENUE

K–5 Elementary
6–8 Middle School
9–12 High School

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best elementary school in Jamaica?: P.S. 095 Eastwood ranks highest by our overall rating (72/100), ahead of The Queens School for Leadership and Excellence. 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?: There are 9 elementary schools in Jamaica.
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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