Best 11436 New York Public Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,631 students in 11436, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 11436, NY are P.s. 123, P.s. 45 Clarence Witherspoon and P.s. 223 Lyndon B Johnson. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 11436 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 11436, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best 11436, NY Public Preschools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 123
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
145-01 119th Ave
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 529-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 45 Clarence Witherspoon
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
126-28 150th St
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 480-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #33.
P.s. 223 Lyndon B Johnson
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
125-20 Sutphin Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 558-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 11436, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 11436, NY include P.s. 123, P.s. 45 Clarence Witherspoon and P.s. 223 Lyndon B Johnson.
How many public preschools are located in 11436?
3 public preschools are located in 11436.
What is the racial composition of students in 11436?
11436 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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