Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Jamaica, New York 11435 · New York City Geographic District #28
#1510 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#27315 of 50,301 nationally
About Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School
Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood 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 PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 775 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 46.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1510th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is math proficiency (63th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 775.
There are 47 schools in Jamaica; Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School ranks 21st of 47 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)55%
- Reading proficiency (30%)45%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)82.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.1
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 Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck
Jamaica · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,265 students · 104 m away
Growing Up Green Charter School II
Jamaica · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
810 students · 568 m away
Ps 82 Hammond
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades K–5
674 students · 714 m away
Young Women's Leadership School-Queens
Jamaica · Public high · Grades 6–12
544 students · 785 m away
Ps 86
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
689 students · 815 m away
Hillcrest High School
Jamaica · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,298 students · 924 m away
Ps 182 Samantha Smith
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
810 students · 943 m away
Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School
Jamaica · Public high · Grades 6–12
679 students · 1.1 km away
Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity
Jamaica · Public high · Grades 9–12
187 students · 1.2 km away
Ps 99 Kew Gardens
Kew Gardens · Public elementary · Grades K–6
758 students · 1.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New York with a comparable Enrollment.
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Southside Elementary School
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772 students
Lakeville Elementary School
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772 students
Ps 91 Richard Arkwright
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School a good school?
Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School has a Success Index (US) of 46.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1510 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 Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School rank in New York?
Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School ranks #1510 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #27315 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School?
Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School had 775 students in 2025.
Is Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School a elementary school or a high school?
Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.