For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,279 students in 11435, NY (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,696 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in 11435, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools 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 schools in zipcode 11435 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11435, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11435, NY Public Schools (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%
Rank: #44.
Junior High School 217 Robert A Van Wyck
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
85-05 144th St
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 657-1120
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 657-1120
Gr: 6-8 | 1,265 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 82 Hammond
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
88-02 144th St
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 526-4139
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 526-4139
Gr: K-5 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 11435, NY?
The top-ranked public schools 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 schools are located in 11435?
5 public schools are located in 11435.
What percentage of students in 11435 go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in 11435 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11435?
11435 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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