For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,030 students in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Woodhaven, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jamaica are P.s. 60 Woodhaven, P.s. 97 Forest Park and New York City Academy For Discovery. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Jamaica, Woodhaven, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Woodhaven, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 60 Woodhaven
(Math: 65% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
91-02 88th Ave
Woodhaven, NY 11421
(718) 441-5046
Woodhaven, NY 11421
(718) 441-5046
Gr: PK-5 | 957 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 97 Forest Park
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
85-52 85th St
Woodhaven, NY 11421
(718) 849-4870
Woodhaven, NY 11421
(718) 849-4870
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
New York City Academy For Discovery
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
95-16 89th Ave
Woodhaven, NY 11421
(718) 441-2165
Woodhaven, NY 11421
(718) 441-2165
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Woodhaven, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Woodhaven, NY include P.s. 60 Woodhaven, P.s. 97 Forest Park and New York City Academy For Discovery.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Woodhaven?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Woodhaven.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Woodhaven?
the neighborhood of Jamaica, Woodhaven public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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