For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,178 students in 11434, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 11434, NY are P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington, Rochdale Early Advantage Charter School and Cynthia Jenkins School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 11434 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 11434, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11434, NY Public Preschools (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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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 preschools in 11434, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 11434, NY include P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington, Rochdale Early Advantage Charter School and Cynthia Jenkins School.
How many public preschools are located in 11434?
6 public preschools are located in 11434.
What is the racial composition of students in 11434?
11434 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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