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Archbishop Molloy High School Photo - The six-acre campus features an all-weather track and baseball field.
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Best Jamaica Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 22 private schools serving 3,974 students in Jamaica, NY (there are 49 public schools, serving 29,399 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Jamaica, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The top ranked private schools in Jamaica, NY include The Mary Louis Academy, Archbishop Molloy High School, and St. Nicholas-tolentine.
The average acceptance rate is 47%, which is lower than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 74%.
41% of private schools in Jamaica, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

Top Ranked Jamaica Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Archbishop Molloy High School
Archbishop Molloy High School Photo - The six-acre campus features an all-weather track and baseball field.
(Catholic)
8353 Manton St
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 441-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,506 student Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Mary Louis Academy
The Mary Louis Academy Photo - A smart choice for extraordinary girls.
All-girls (Catholic)
(1)
17621 Wexford Ter
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 297-2120
Gr: 6-12 | 420 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 48 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Nicholas-tolentine
St. Nicholas-tolentine Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
8022 Parsons Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 380-1900
Gr: PK-8 | 378 students
Theresa Paplin School
Special Education School
8570 148th St
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 674-8929
Gr: Inquire with school | 40 students
Al-iman School
(Islamic)
8989 Van Wyck Expy
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 297-6522
Gr: PK-7 | 103 students
Allen Christian School
(Episcopal)
11432 Merrick Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 657-2500
Gr: PK-1 | 82 students Tuition listed
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Eps
Daycare / Preschool
144-06 Rockaway Blvd.
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 322-6242
Gr: PK-K | 85 students
Aunty Jean's Pl Inc D/b/a Paccor Kid Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
11817 Guy R Brewer Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 525-9620
Gr: PK-K | 95 students
Bright Beginnings
Daycare / Preschool
86-25 162nd St
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 297-6767
Gr: PK-K | 112 students
Early Bird II Educational Center
Daycare / Preschool
90-05 161st St
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 739-0884
Gr: PK | 30 students
Gil-blu Nursery& Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
12002 Merrick Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 723-8454
Gr: PK-K | 15 students
Ideal Montessori School
Montessori School
8741 165th St
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 523-6237
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students
Immaculate Conception School
Immaculate Conception School Photo - Principal Breen reads to our PreK-3 students!
(Catholic)
17914 Dalny Rd
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 769-5933
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 6 Acceptance rate listed
Jamaica Sda Elementary/busy Bee Learning Center
(Seventh Day Adventist)
8828 163rd St
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 297-3491
Gr: PK-8 | 54 students
Myrtle P Jarmon Ecec
Daycare / Preschool
11655 Guy R Brewer Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 528-0922
Gr: PK-K | 58 students
Pleasant Learn And Play Center
Daycare / Preschool
12603 Merrick Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 525-5272
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
Queens Centers For Progress (ucp Of Queens)
Special Education School
8225 164th St
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 374-0002
Gr: PK | 162 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Queens Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
14502 Farmers Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 527-5220
Gr: Inquire with school | 16 students
Rising Stars Islamic School
(Islamic)
166-26 89th Ave.
Jamaica, NY 11432
(646) 243-5895
Gr: PK-5 | 106 students
Rochdale Village Nursery & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
17030 130th Ave
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 723-2224
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
The Summit School
Special Education School
18730 Grand Central Pkwy
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 264-2931
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students Tuition listed
Treehouse Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Pentecostal)
16840 127th Ave
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 528-8766
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Jamaica, New York

Jamaica, New York Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
New Millennium Day School (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
17207 Jamaica Ave
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 739-6566
Gr: K | 16 students
Presentation Of The Bvm School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
8813 Parsons Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 739-2003
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
St. Clement Pope School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
12027 141st Street
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 659-9011
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students
St. Peter Claver School (Closed 2006)
14918 Jamaica Avenue
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 739-3221
Gr: 5-8 | 22 students
United Nations Intl School (Closed 2024)
17353 Croydon Rd
Jamaica, NY 11432
(212) 584-3199
Gr: K-8 | 113 students Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Jamaica, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Jamaica, NY include The Mary Louis Academy, Archbishop Molloy High School, and St. Nicholas-tolentine.
How many private schools are located in Jamaica?
22 private schools are located in Jamaica.
How diverse are private schools in Jamaica?
Jamaica private schools are approximately 72% minority students, which is higher than the New York private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Jamaica go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Jamaica are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jamaica?
41% of private schools in Jamaica are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).
Which private schools in Jamaica are often viewed compared to one another?

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