For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,274 students in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Rosedale, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Jamaica are Gordon Parks School and Ps/ms 138 Sunrise. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Jamaica, Rosedale, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Rosedale, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gordon Parks School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
233-15 Merrick Blvd
Rosedale, NY 11422
(718) 341-8280
Rosedale, NY 11422
(718) 341-8280
Gr: PK-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Ps/ms 138 Sunrise
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
251-11 Weller Ave
Rosedale, NY 11422
(929) 600-5777
Rosedale, NY 11422
(929) 600-5777
Gr: PK-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Rosedale, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Rosedale, NY include Gordon Parks School and Ps/ms 138 Sunrise.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Rosedale?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Rosedale.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Rosedale?
the neighborhood of Jamaica, Rosedale public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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