Best Elementary Schools in South Jamaica
The top elementary schools in South 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. 040 Samuel Huntington leads with 79/100, followed by P.S. 160 Walter Francis Bishop and David N. Dinkins School. 5 elementary schools in South Jamaica in total.
The ranking
1
P.S. 040 Samuel Huntington109-20 Union Hall Street
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
2
P.S. 160 Walter Francis Bishop145-14 Glassboro Avenue
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
3
David N. Dinkins School108-29 155 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
4
Jamaica Children's School109-20 Union Hall Street
- K–5 Elementary
5
P.S./I.S. 116 William C. Hughley107-25 WREN PLACE
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best elementary school in South Jamaica?
- P.S. 040 Samuel Huntington ranks highest by our overall rating (79/100), ahead of P.S. 160 Walter Francis Bishop. The best fit depends on your child — Smart Match (Motley Pro) ranks schools against your family's priorities.
- How many elementary schools are in South Jamaica?
- There are 5 elementary schools in South 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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