Serving 257 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jamaica Children's School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jamaica Children's School serves a 0.4 square mile area in Jamaica, NY, where most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, typically about 0.4 miles from its edges, extending to a maximum of 0.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jamaica Children's School's student population of 257 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
257 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Jamaica Children's School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jamaica Children's School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3647 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
39%
31%
Black
44%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jamaica Children's School's ranking?
Jamaica Children's School is ranked #3647 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Jamaica Children's School?
257 students attend Jamaica Children's School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Jamaica Children's School students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jamaica Children's School?
Jamaica Children's School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jamaica Children's School offer ?
Jamaica Children's School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jamaica Children's School part of?
Jamaica Children's School is part of New York City Geographic District #28.
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