For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 264 students in the neighborhood of South Ozone Park, Jamaica, NY.
The top-ranked public school in South Ozone Park is P.s. 45 Clarence Witherspoon. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Ozone Park, Jamaica, NY public school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Ozone Park, Jamaica, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 45 Clarence Witherspoon
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
126-28 150th St
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 480-2500
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 480-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Ozone Park, Jamaica, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Ozone Park, Jamaica, NY include P.s. 45 Clarence Witherspoon.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Ozone Park, Jamaica?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Ozone Park, Jamaica.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Ozone Park, Jamaica?
the neighborhood of South Ozone Park, Jamaica public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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