For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 419 students in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Cambria Heights, NY.
The top ranked public elementary school in Jamaica is Ps/ms 147 Ronald Mcnair. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Jamaica, Cambria Heights, NY public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Cambria Heights, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ps/ms 147 Ronald Mcnair
(Math: 11% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
218-01 116th Ave
Cambria Heights, NY 11411
(718) 528-2420
Cambria Heights, NY 11411
(718) 528-2420
Grades: PK-8
| 413 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Cambria Heights, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Cambria Heights, NY include Ps/ms 147 Ronald Mcnair.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Cambria Heights?
1 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Cambria Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Cambria Heights?
the neighborhood of Jamaica, Cambria Heights public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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