For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,645 students in the neighborhood of Flushing, Jackson Heights, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Flushing are I.s. 230 and I.s. 145 Joseph Pulitzer. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Flushing, Jackson Heights, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Flushing, Jackson Heights, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
I.s. 230
(Math: 55% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,004 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
I.s. 145 Joseph Pulitzer
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33-34 80th St
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 457-1242
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 457-1242
Gr: 6-8 | 1,525 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Flushing, Jackson Heights, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Flushing, Jackson Heights, NY include I.s. 230 and I.s. 145 Joseph Pulitzer.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Flushing, Jackson Heights?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Flushing, Jackson Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Flushing, Jackson Heights?
the neighborhood of Flushing, Jackson Heights public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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