New York City Children's Center

New York City Children's Center serves 12 students in grades 2-11. 
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 2-11
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

New York City Children's Center's student population of 12 students has declined by 84% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-11
Total Students
12 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
42 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of New York City Children's Center is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
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11:1
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American Indian
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1%
Asian
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10%
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Hispanic
17%
30%
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Black
50%
16%
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White
33%
40%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of New York City Children's Center and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend New York City Children's Center?
12 students attend New York City Children's Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of New York City Children's Center students are Black, 33% of students are White, and 17% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does New York City Children's Center offer ?
New York City Children's Center offers enrollment in grades 2-11
What school district is New York City Children's Center part of?
New York City Children's Center is part of New York State Office Mental Health (Omh) School District.
In what neighborhood is New York City Children's Center located?
New York City Children's Center is located in the Jamaica neighborhood of Bellerose, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Jamaica.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 2-11
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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