For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,645 students in 11436, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 85 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 11436, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11436, NY are Success Academy Charter School-south Jamaica, P.s. 123 and P.s. 45 Clarence Witherspoon. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11436 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11436, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11436, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Success Academy Charter School-south Jamaica
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
120-27 141st St
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 704-1441
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 704-1441
Gr: K-4 | 553 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 123
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
145-01 119th Ave
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 529-4300
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 529-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 45 Clarence Witherspoon
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
126-28 150th St
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 480-2500
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 480-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #44.
P.s. 223 Lyndon B Johnson
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125-20 Sutphin Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 558-2900
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 558-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Queens Transition Center
Special Education School
142-10 Linden Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 558-2060
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 558-2060
Gr: 9-12 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 11436, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11436, NY include Success Academy Charter School-south Jamaica, P.s. 123 and P.s. 45 Clarence Witherspoon.
How many public schools are located in 11436?
5 public schools are located in 11436.
What percentage of students in 11436 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 11436 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11436?
11436 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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