For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 4,132 students in 11435, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 11435, NY are P.S. 117 J Keld/briarwood School, P.S. 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School and Junior High School 217 Robert A Van Wyck. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 11435 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 11435, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11435, NY Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.S. 117 J Keld/briarwood School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
85-15 143rd St
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 526-4780
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 526-4780
Grades: PK-5
| 768 students
Rank: #22.
P.S. 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
143-26 101st Ave
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 526-5336
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 526-5336
Grades: PK-5
| 834 students
Rank: #33.
Junior High School 217 Robert A Van Wyck
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
85-05 144th St
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 657-1120
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 657-1120
Grades: 6-8
| 1,348 students
Rank: #44.
P.S. 82 Hammond
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
88-02 144th St
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 526-4139
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 526-4139
Grades: K-5
| 582 students
Rank: #55.
P.S. 160 Walter Francis Bishop
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
109-59 Inwood St
Jamaica, NY 11435
(929) 398-3140
Jamaica, NY 11435
(929) 398-3140
Grades: PK-5
| 600 students
11435, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Offsite Education Services (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
90-01 Sutphin Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 557-2590
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 557-2590
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ottilie Campus (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
85 70 148th St
Jamaica, NY 11435
Jamaica, NY 11435
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 11435, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 11435, NY include P.S. 117 J Keld/briarwood School, P.S. 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School and Junior High School 217 Robert A Van Wyck.
How many public elementary schools are located in 11435?
5 public elementary schools are located in 11435.
What is the racial composition of students in 11435?
11435 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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