Busy Bee Learning Center was established in 1968 by Pastor O.E.
Gordon, then Pastor of the Jamaica SDA Church, Jamaica, New York.
For more than thirty years, the Center has provided students, ages 2 1/2 to 6 years, with a Christian education in a loving, stimulating and secure environment.
Licensed by the New York City Department of Health, the school offers instruction in academic subjects, as well as Music, Art, Spanish and Computer.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Jamaica Sda Elementary/busy Bee Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
54 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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When is the application deadline for Jamaica Sda Elementary/busy Bee Learning Center?
The application deadline for Jamaica Sda Elementary/busy Bee Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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