Best Public Elementary Schools in Jackson Heights, NY (2025-26)

Best Jackson Heights Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 5,948 students in Jackson Heights, NY.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson Heights, NY are P.s. 212, P.s. 69 Jackson Heights and Renaissance Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Jackson Heights, NY public elementary schools have an score of 51% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and score of 55% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jackson Heights have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Jackson Heights, NY (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

P.s. 212

(Math: 71% | Reading: 58%)
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34-25 82nd St
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 898-6973

Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Rank: #22.

P.s. 69 Jackson Heights

Magnet School

(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
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77-02 37th Ave
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 424-7700

Gr: PK-5 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Rank: #33.

Renaissance Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
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35-59 81st St
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 803-0060

Gr: PK-12 | 658 students Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: #44.

I.s. 230

(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
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73-10 34th Ave
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 335-7648

Gr: 6-8 | 1,004 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Rank: #55.

I.s. 145 Joseph Pulitzer

Magnet School

(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
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33-34 80th St
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 457-1242

Gr: 6-8 | 1,525 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #66.

P.s. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts

(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
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34-20 94th St
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 424-9031

Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #77.

P.s. 149 Christa Mcauliffe

(Math: 46% | Reading: 36%)
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93-11 34th Ave
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 898-3630

Gr: PK-5 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: n/an/a

P.s. 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School

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86-15 37th Ave
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 429-2563

Gr: PK-2 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson Heights, NY?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson Heights, NY include P.s. 212, P.s. 69 Jackson Heights and Renaissance Charter School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Jackson Heights?

8 public elementary schools are located in Jackson Heights.

What is the racial composition of students in Jackson Heights?

Jackson Heights public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Which public elementary schools in Jackson Heights are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Jackson Heights include: I.s. 145 Joseph Pulitzer vs. I.s. 230, I.s. 230 vs. I.s. 145 Joseph Pulitzer, P.s. 212 vs. P.s. 69 Jackson Heights