Jamaica Sda Elementary/busy Bee Learning Center

8828 163rd St Jamaica, NY 11432
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 54 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • 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 Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 54 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Jamaica Sda Elementary/busy Bee Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

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School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
54 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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