For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,948 students in 11372, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,170 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 11372, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 11372, NY are I.s. 230, P.s. 69 Jackson Heights and P.s. 212. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11372 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11372, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11372, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
I.s. 230
(Math: 51% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
73-10 34th Ave
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 335-7648
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 335-7648
Grades: 6-8
| 1,004 students
Rank: #22.
P.s. 69 Jackson Heights
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
77-02 37th Ave
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 424-7700
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 424-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 813 students
Rank: #33.
P.s. 212
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
34-25 82nd St
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 898-6973
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 898-6973
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #44.
Renaissance Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35-59 81st St
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 803-0060
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 803-0060
Grades: PK-12
| 658 students
Rank: #55.
P.s. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
34-20 94th St
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 424-9031
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 424-9031
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #66.
I.s. 145 Joseph Pulitzer
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
33-34 80th St
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 457-1242
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 457-1242
Grades: 6-8
| 1,525 students
Rank: #77.
P.s. 149 Christa Mcauliffe
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
93-11 34th Ave
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 898-3630
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 898-3630
Grades: PK-5
| 707 students
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School
Magnet School
86-15 37th Ave
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 429-2563
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 429-2563
Grades: PK-2
| 211 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 11372, NY?
How many public schools are located in 11372?
8 public schools are located in 11372.
What percentage of students in 11372 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 11372 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11372?
11372 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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