For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,263 students in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Bellerose, NY.
The top-ranked public high school in Jamaica is Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Jamaica, Bellerose, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 91% (versus the 59% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Jamaica, Bellerose, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Bellerose, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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: 2-12 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 53%
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 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Bellerose, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Bellerose, NY include Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Bellerose?
3 public high 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 high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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