For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,848 students in 11433, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 11433, NY are P.s. 40 Samuel Huntington, David N Dinkins School and York Early College Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 11433 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 11433, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11433, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.s. 40 Samuel Huntington
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
109-20 Union Hall St
Jamaica, NY 11433
(718) 526-1904
Jamaica, NY 11433
(718) 526-1904
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #22.
David N Dinkins School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
108-29 155th St
Jamaica, NY 11433
(718) 558-6700
Jamaica, NY 11433
(718) 558-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #33.
York Early College Academy
(Math: 33% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
108-35 167th St
Jamaica, NY 11433
(718) 262-8547
Jamaica, NY 11433
(718) 262-8547
Grades: 6-12
| 611 students
Rank: #44.
Ps/is 268
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
92-07 175th St
Jamaica, NY 11433
(718) 206-3240
Jamaica, NY 11433
(718) 206-3240
Grades: K-8
| 660 students
Rank: #55.
Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossley
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
108-35 167th St
Jamaica, NY 11433
(718) 739-6883
Jamaica, NY 11433
(718) 739-6883
Grades: 6-8
| 354 students
Rank: #66.
Jamaica Children's School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
109-20 Union Hall St
Jamaica, NY 11433
(718) 526-0160
Jamaica, NY 11433
(718) 526-0160
Grades: K-5
| 242 students
Rank: #77.
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
107-25 Wren Pl
Jamaica, NY 11433
(718) 526-4884
Jamaica, NY 11433
(718) 526-4884
Grades: PK-8
| 843 students
Rank: #88.
Emerson School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
108-35 167th St
Jamaica, NY 11433
(718) 657-4801
Jamaica, NY 11433
(718) 657-4801
Grades: 6-8
| 322 students
11433, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
J Cap 1 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
156-02 Liberty Ave
Jamaica, NY 11433
Jamaica, NY 11433
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 11433, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 11433, NY include P.s. 40 Samuel Huntington, David N Dinkins School and York Early College Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 11433?
8 public elementary schools are located in 11433.
What is the racial composition of students in 11433?
11433 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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