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Jamaica, NY
PublicElementary · Grades Pre-K–5
Test scores
New York State tests, 2024–25

English language arts

286 tested · 85% of students

62% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 48% did.

  • Level 427%
  • Level 335%
  • Level 223%
  • Level 115%

Math

304 tested · 90% of students

72% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 63% did.

  • Level 431%
  • Level 341%
  • Level 218%
  • Level 110%

Science

104 tested · 90% of students

52% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 27% did.

  • Level 46%
  • Level 346%
  • Level 236%
  • Level 113%

Proficient means Level 3 or 4, out of the students tested.

Safety incidents
New York State Education Department
Measure2022–232023–24
Enrolled634686
Weapons possession20
Harassment, bullying, discrimination38
Cyberbullying02
Other threats50

None reported: Homicide, sexual offense, assault, bomb threat, false alarm, drugs, alcohol.

NYC Quality Report
2024-25 · Ranked among all NYC public schools
Attendance Rate91%
Teacher Attendance96%
Experienced Teachers96%
NYC Admissions Demand

2025-26 Admissions Cycle

Kindergarten (28Q086)

Zoned

Apps/Seat

—

Applicants

83

Seats

125

Kindergarten Bengali Dual Language (28Q086)

Zoned

Apps/Seat

—

Applicants

—

Seats

—

Kindergarten Spanish Dual Language (28Q086)

Zoned

Apps/Seat

—

Applicants

—

Seats

—

School Transportation

2025-2026 school year

The transportation services this school receives. The city's Office of Pupil Transportation decides who qualifies and sets the specific stops, routes, and schedules, which aren't shown here.

  • Yellow bus to designated stops
    Stop-to-school service for general-education students.
  • Door-to-door service
    Curb-to-curb pickup, usually for students with an IEP, a 504 plan, or a medical need.
  • Student MetroCards or OMNY cards
    Public-transit fare for students who qualify.
  • Mid-day service
    Transportation during the school day.
  • After-school transportation
    Service for late-day and after-school programs.
Bus companies
JOFAZ TRANSPORTATION INC.L & M BUS CORPLITTLE RICHIE BUS SERVICELOGAN BUS COMPANY INC.NYC SCHOOL BUS UMBRELLA SERVICES
School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

685 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino37.5%
x
White1.9%
x
Black or African American5.7%
x
Asian52.1%
x
Two or More Races0.1%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native1.6%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1.0%
x
Courses and Activities

Updated 4mo ago

Languages1

Spanish

Arts1

Art Class

Clubs and Activities1

Free After School

Public school directory

NCES ID 360010002333

District
New York City Geographic District #28
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
685 students
Teachers (FTE)
40.4

Sources