For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 2,534 students in Jamaica, NY.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Jamaica, NY are Success Academy Charter School-south Jamaica, Rochdale Early Advantage Charter School and United Charter High School For Advanced Math And Science Iv. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jamaica, NY public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New York public charter school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average). Charter schools in Jamaica have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public charter school average of 95% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Jamaica, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Success Academy Charter School-south Jamaica
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
120-27 141st St
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 704-1441
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 704-1441
Gr: K-4 | 553 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Rochdale Early Advantage Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
122-05 Smith St
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 978-9975
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 978-9975
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
United Charter High School For Advanced Math And Science Iv
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
156-10 Baisley Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 525-2041
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 525-2041
Gr: 9-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #44.
New Dawn Charter High School Ii
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
89-25 161st St
Jamaica, NY 11432
(347) 947-2580
Jamaica, NY 11432
(347) 947-2580
Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Growing Up Green Charter School Ii
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
84-35 152nd St
Jamaica, NY 11432
(347) 642-4306
Jamaica, NY 11432
(347) 642-4306
Gr: K-8 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Jamaica, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ida B. Wells School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
166-02 Jamaica Ave
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 262-9390
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 262-9390
167-01 Gothic Dr
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 739-5942
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 739-5942
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Offsite Education Services (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
90-01 Sutphin Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 557-2590
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 557-2590
126-10 Bedell St
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 276-8785
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 276-8785
Gr: 4-5 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Jamaica, NY?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Jamaica, NY include Success Academy Charter School-south Jamaica, Rochdale Early Advantage Charter School and United Charter High School For Advanced Math And Science Iv.
How many public charter schools are located in Jamaica?
5 public charter schools are located in Jamaica.
What is the racial composition of students in Jamaica?
Jamaica public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public charter schools average of 95% (majority Black).
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