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Best Jamaica Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public preschools serving 10,354 students in Jamaica, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jamaica, NY are P.s. 131 Abigail Adams, P.s. 40 Samuel Huntington and David N Dinkins School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jamaica, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Jamaica have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Jamaica, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 131 Abigail Adams
(Math: 74% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
170-45 84th Ave
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 480-2840
Gr: PK-5 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 40 Samuel Huntington
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
109-20 Union Hall St
Jamaica, NY 11433
(718) 526-1904
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
David N Dinkins School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
108-29 155th St
Jamaica, NY 11433
(718) 558-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 117 J Keld/briarwood School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
85-15 143rd St
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 526-4780
Gr: PK-5 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 86
(Math: 56% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
87-41 Parsons Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 291-6264
Gr: PK-5 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
P.s. 123
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
145-01 119th Ave
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 529-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
P.s. 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
143-26 101st Ave
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 526-5336
Gr: PK-5 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Rochdale Early Advantage Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
122-05 Smith St
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 978-9975
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Queens School For Leadership And Excellence
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
88-08 164th St
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 558-6220
Gr: PK-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
P.s. 160 Walter Francis Bishop
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
109-59 Inwood St
Jamaica, NY 11435
(929) 398-3140
Gr: PK-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
P.s. 182 Samantha Smith
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
153-27 88th Ave
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 298-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Cynthia Jenkins School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
179-37 137th Ave
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 528-5399
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
107-25 Wren Pl
Jamaica, NY 11433
(718) 526-4884
Gr: PK-8 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
P.s. 45 Clarence Witherspoon
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
126-28 150th St
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 480-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
P.s. 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School Of Multimedia
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
171-05 137th Ave
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 528-7070
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Jermaine L Green Stem Institute Of Queens
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
126-10 Bedell St
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 276-1348
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
P.s. 52
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
178-37 146th Terrace
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 528-2238
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1818.
P.s. 223 Lyndon B Johnson
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
125-20 Sutphin Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 558-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jamaica, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jamaica, NY include P.s. 131 Abigail Adams, P.s. 40 Samuel Huntington and David N Dinkins School.
How many public preschools are located in Jamaica?
18 public preschools are located in Jamaica.
What is the racial composition of students in Jamaica?
Jamaica public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Jamaica are often viewed compared to one another?

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