For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 2,271 students in Jamaica, NY.
The top ranked public charter schools in Jamaica, NY are Success Charter School-south Jamaica, New Visions Chtr High School-adv Ma/sci Iv and New Dawn Charter High School Ii. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jamaica, NY public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New York public charter school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Charter schools in Jamaica have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public charter school average of 94% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Jamaica, NY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Success Charter School-south Jamaica
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120-27 141st St
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 704-1441
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 704-1441
Grades: K-4
| 492 students
Rank: #22.
New Visions Chtr High School-adv Ma/sci Iv
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
156-10 Baisley Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 525-2041
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 525-2041
Grades: 9-12
| 479 students
Rank: #33.
New Dawn Charter High School Ii
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
89-25 161st St
Jamaica, NY 11432
(347) 947-2580
Jamaica, NY 11432
(347) 947-2580
Grades: 9-11
| 224 students
Rank: #44.
Rochdale Early Advantage Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
122-05 Smith St
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 978-9975
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 978-9975
Grades: PK-8
| 431 students
Rank: #55.
Growing Up Green Charter School Ii
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
84-35 152nd St
Jamaica, NY 11432
(347) 642-4306
Jamaica, NY 11432
(347) 642-4306
Grades: K-7
| 645 students
Jamaica, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ida B. Wells School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
166-02 Jamaica Ave
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 262-9390
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 262-9390
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
J Cap 1 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
156-02 Liberty Ave
Jamaica, NY 11433
Jamaica, NY 11433
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
167-01 Gothic Dr
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 739-5942
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 739-5942
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Jamaica Res (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
167-01 Highland Ave
Jamaica, NY 11431
Jamaica, NY 11431
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Offsite Education Services (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
90-01 Sutphin Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 557-2590
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 557-2590
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ottilie Campus (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
85 70 148th St
Jamaica, NY 11435
Jamaica, NY 11435
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Jamaica, NY?
The top ranked public charter schools in Jamaica, NY include Success Charter School-south Jamaica, New Visions Chtr High School-adv Ma/sci Iv and New Dawn Charter High School Ii.
How many public charter schools are located in Jamaica, NY?
5 public charter schools are located in Jamaica, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in Jamaica, NY?
Jamaica, NY public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public charter schools average of 94% (majority Black).
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