For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 986 students in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Richmond Hill, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Jamaica are S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy and P.s. 254 Rosa Parks School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Jamaica, Richmond Hill, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% 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, Richmond Hill, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150-15 Raleigh St
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(929) 395-3215
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(929) 395-3215
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 254 Rosa Parks School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
84-40 101st St
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 520-7878
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 520-7878
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Richmond Hill, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Richmond Hill, NY include S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy and P.s. 254 Rosa Parks School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Richmond Hill?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Richmond Hill.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Richmond Hill?
the neighborhood of Jamaica, Richmond Hill public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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