For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,302 students in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Bellerose, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jamaica are P.s. 186 Castlewood and Ps/is 266. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Jamaica, Bellerose, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Bellerose, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 186 Castlewood
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
252-12 72nd Ave
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 831-4021
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 831-4021
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Ps/is 266
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
74-10 Commonwealth Blvd
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 479-3920
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 479-3920
Gr: PK-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 224
Special Education School
252-12 72nd Ave
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 831-4024
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 831-4024
Gr: PK-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Bellerose, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Bellerose, NY include P.s. 186 Castlewood and Ps/is 266.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Bellerose?
3 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Bellerose.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Bellerose?
the neighborhood of Jamaica, Bellerose public preschools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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