For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,954 students in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Woodhaven, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Jamaica are P.s. 60 Woodhaven, P.s. 97 Forest Park and New York City Academy For Discovery. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Jamaica, Woodhaven, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Woodhaven, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 60 Woodhaven
(Math: 65% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
91-02 88th Ave
Woodhaven, NY 11421
(718) 441-5046
Woodhaven, NY 11421
(718) 441-5046
Gr: PK-5 | 957 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 97 Forest Park
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
85-52 85th St
Woodhaven, NY 11421
(718) 849-4870
Woodhaven, NY 11421
(718) 849-4870
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
New York City Academy For Discovery
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
95-16 89th Ave
Woodhaven, NY 11421
(718) 441-2165
Woodhaven, NY 11421
(718) 441-2165
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Woodhaven, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Woodhaven, NY include P.s. 60 Woodhaven, P.s. 97 Forest Park and New York City Academy For Discovery.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Woodhaven?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Woodhaven.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Woodhaven?
the neighborhood of Jamaica, Woodhaven public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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