Jamaica Children's School vs Queens High School for the Sciences at York College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 993 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jamaica Children's School
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades K–5
257 students
Queens High School for the Sciences at York College
Jamaica · Public high · Grades 9–12
495 students
| Measure | Jamaica Children's School Jamaica, New York | Queens High School for the Sciences at York College Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1644 of 2,536 | #631 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #30231 of 50,301 | #3028 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 257 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 257 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.2% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 97.5% |
| city | Jamaica | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Queens High School for the Sciences at York College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 42.6).
- •Queens High School for the Sciences at York College does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 32%).
- •Queens High School for the Sciences at York College does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 52%).
- •Queens High School for the Sciences at York College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 87.2%).
- •Jamaica Children's School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 18.3).
- •Queens High School for the Sciences at York College is the larger school with 495 students compared with 257.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jamaica Children's School better than Queens High School for the Sciences at York College?
On the Success Index (US), Queens High School for the Sciences at York College ranks higher (71.1 vs 42.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Jamaica Children's School and Queens High School for the Sciences at York College?
About 993 m in a straight line, between Jamaica and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jamaica Children's School: 257. Queens High School for the Sciences at York College: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jamaica Children's School and Queens High School for the Sciences at York College rank in New York?
Jamaica Children's School is 1644th of 2,536 and Queens High School for the Sciences at York College is 631st of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).