Jamaica Children's School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Jamaica, New York 11433 · New York City Geographic District #28
#1644 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#30231 of 50,301 nationally
About Jamaica Children's School
Jamaica Children's School is a public elementary located in Jamaica, in the New York City Geographic District #28 school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 257 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 42.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1644th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (89th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 257.
There are 47 schools in Jamaica; Jamaica Children's School ranks 27th of 47 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)87.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Jamaica Children's School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Jamaica Children's School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ps 40 Samuel Huntington
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students · 0 m away
David N Dinkins School
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students · 473 m away
Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley
Jamaica · Public middle · Grades 6–8
354 students · 477 m away
York Early College Academy
Jamaica · Public high · Grades 6–12
596 students · 503 m away
Emerson School (The)
Jamaica · Public middle · Grades 6–8
284 students · 511 m away
Queens High School for the Sciences at York College
Jamaica · Public high · Grades 9–12
495 students · 993 m away
Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
661 students · 1.0 km away
Ps/Is 116 William C Hughley
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
806 students · 1.1 km away
Eagle Academy for Young Men III
Jamaica · Public high · Grades 6–12
498 students · 1.1 km away
HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety
Jamaica · Public high · Grades 9–12
535 students · 1.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New York with a comparable Enrollment.
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257 students
Edith L Slocum Elementary School
Ronkonkoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
257 students
Highview School
Hartsdale · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
257 students
Durhamville School
Durhamville · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
258 students
Paula Hedbavny School
New York · Public elementary · Grades K–8
258 students
Ps 58
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
256 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Jamaica Children's School a good school?
Jamaica Children's School has a Success Index (US) of 42.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1644 of 2,536 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Jamaica Children's School rank in New York?
Jamaica Children's School ranks #1644 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #30231 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jamaica Children's School?
Jamaica Children's School had 257 students in 2025.
Is Jamaica Children's School a elementary school or a high school?
Jamaica Children's School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jamaica Children's School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Jamaica Children's School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.