For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,340 students in 11435, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 11435, NY are P.s. 117 J Keld/briarwood School, P.s. 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School and P.s. 160 Walter Francis Bishop. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 11435 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 11435, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11435, NY Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 117 J Keld/briarwood School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
85-15 143rd St
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 526-4780
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 526-4780
Gr: PK-5 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
143-26 101st Ave
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 526-5336
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 526-5336
Gr: PK-5 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 160 Walter Francis Bishop
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
109-59 Inwood St
Jamaica, NY 11435
(929) 398-3140
Jamaica, NY 11435
(929) 398-3140
Gr: PK-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 11435, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 11435, NY include P.s. 117 J Keld/briarwood School, P.s. 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School and P.s. 160 Walter Francis Bishop.
How many public preschools are located in 11435?
3 public preschools are located in 11435.
What is the racial composition of students in 11435?
11435 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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