For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,273 students in 11435, NY.
The top ranked public middle school in 11435, NY is Junior High School 217 Robert A Van Wyck. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 11435 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 11435, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11435, NY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Junior High School 217 Robert A Van Wyck
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
85-05 144th St
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 657-1120
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 657-1120
Grades: 6-8
| 1,273 students
11435, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Offsite Education Services (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
90-01 Sutphin Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 557-2590
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 557-2590
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ottilie Campus (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
85 70 148th St
Jamaica, NY 11435
Jamaica, NY 11435
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 11435, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 11435, NY include Junior High School 217 Robert A Van Wyck.
How many public middle schools are located in 11435?
1 public middle schools are located in 11435.
What is the racial composition of students in 11435?
11435 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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