Jamaica Children's School vs York Early College Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 503 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
York Early College Academy
Jamaica · Public high · Grades 6–12
596 students
| Measure | Jamaica Children's School Jamaica, New York | York Early College Academy Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1644 of 2,536 | #952 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #30231 of 50,301 | #7220 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 257 | 596 |
| Enrollment | 257 | 596 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.2% | 75.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 60% |
| city | Jamaica | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •York Early College Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 42.6).
- •York Early College Academy does better on math proficiency (60% vs 32%).
- •York Early College Academy does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 52%).
- •York Early College Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.7% vs 87.2%).
- •Jamaica Children's School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 19.2).
- •York Early College Academy is the larger school with 596 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 York Early College Academy?
On the Success Index (US), York Early College Academy ranks higher (54.4 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 York Early College Academy?
About 503 m in a straight line, between Jamaica and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jamaica Children's School: 257. York Early College Academy: 596. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jamaica Children's School and York Early College Academy rank in New York?
Jamaica Children's School is 1644th of 2,536 and York Early College Academy is 952nd of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).