For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,273 students in 11434, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 11434, NY are P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington, Rochdale Early Advantage Charter School and Eagle Academy For Young Men Iii. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 11434 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 11434, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11434, NY Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
116-01 166th St
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 657-4760
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 657-4760
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Rochdale Early Advantage Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
122-05 Smith St
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 978-9975
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 978-9975
Gr: PK-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
Eagle Academy For Young Men Iii
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
171-10 Linden Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 480-2600
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 480-2600
Gr: 6-12 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
133-25 Guy R Brewer Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 723-6200
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 723-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Redwood Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
133-25 Guy R Brewer Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 276-4540
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 276-4540
Gr: 6-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Cynthia Jenkins School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
179-37 137th Ave
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 528-5399
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 528-5399
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
P.s. 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School Of Multimedia
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
171-05 137th Ave
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 528-7070
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 528-7070
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Jermaine L Green Stem Institute Of Queens
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
126-10 Bedell St
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 276-1348
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 276-1348
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
P.s. 52
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
178-37 146th Terrace
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 528-2238
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 528-2238
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
11434, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
126-10 Bedell St
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 276-8785
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 276-8785
Gr: 4-5 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 11434, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 11434, NY include P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington, Rochdale Early Advantage Charter School and Eagle Academy For Young Men Iii.
How many public elementary schools are located in 11434?
9 public elementary schools are located in 11434.
What is the racial composition of students in 11434?
11434 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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