For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,184 students in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Bellerose, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Jamaica are P.s. 186 Castlewood, Ps/is 266 and Ps/is 208. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Jamaica, Bellerose, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Bellerose, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 186 Castlewood
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
252-12 72nd Ave
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 831-4021
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 831-4021
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Ps/is 266
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
74-10 Commonwealth Blvd
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 479-3920
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 479-3920
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Ps/is 208
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
74-30 Commonwlth Blvd
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 468-6420
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 468-6420
Gr: K-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
74-20 Commonwealth Blvd
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 736-7100
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 736-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
New York City Children's Center
Alternative School
74-03 Commonwealth Blvd
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-4500
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-4500
Gr: 2-11 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 224
Special Education School
252-12 72nd Ave
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 831-4024
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 831-4024
Gr: PK-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 23 At Queens Children Center
Special Education School
74-03 Commonwealth Blvd-bldg 3
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-4880
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-4880
Gr: K-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Bellerose, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Bellerose, NY include P.s. 186 Castlewood, Ps/is 266 and Ps/is 208.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Bellerose?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Bellerose.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Bellerose?
the neighborhood of Jamaica, Bellerose public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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