Top 3 Best Jamaica Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 23 private schools serving 4,683 students in Jamaica, NY (there are 49 public schools, serving 28,359 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Jamaica, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
The best top ranked private schools in Jamaica, NY include The Mary Louis Academy, Immaculate Conception Catholic Academy and Archbishop Molloy High School.
39% of private schools in Jamaica, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

Top Ranked Jamaica Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,546 students
17914 Dalny Rd
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 739-5933
Grades: NS-8
| 455 students
The Mary Louis Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
(1)
17621 Wexford Ter
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 297-2120
Grades: 9-12
| 760 students
St. Nicholas-tolentine
St. Nicholas-tolentine Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
8022 Parsons Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 380-1900
Grades: PK-8
| 425 students
Al-iman School
(Islamic)
8989 Van Wyck Expy
Jamaica, NY 11435
(516) 708-4977
Grades: K-5
| 56 students
Allen Christian School
(African Methodist Episcopal)
11432 Merrick Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 657-2500
Grades: PK-1
| 72 students
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Eps
Daycare / Preschool
144-06 Rockaway Blvd.
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 322-6242
Grades: 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
Grades: PK-K
| 95 students
Bright Beginnings
Daycare / Preschool
86-25 162nd St
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 297-6767
Grades: PK-K
| 112 students
Early Bird II Educational Center
Daycare / Preschool
90-05 161st St
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 739-0884
Grades: PK
| 30 students
Gil-blu Nursery& Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
12002 Merrick Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 723-8454
Grades: PK-K
| 15 students
Ideal Montessori School
Montessori School
8741 165th St
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 523-6237
Grades: PK-8
| 144 students
Jamaica Sda Elementary/busy Bee Learning Center
(Seventh Day Adventist)
8828 163rd St
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 297-3491
Grades: PK-8
| 54 students
Myrtle P Jarmon Ecec
Daycare / Preschool
11655 Guy R Brewer Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 528-0922
Grades: PK-K
| 58 students
Pleasant Learn And Play Center
Daycare / Preschool
12603 Merrick Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 525-5272
Grades: PK-K
| 26 students
Queens Centers For Progress (ucp Of Queens)
Special Education School
8225 164th St
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 374-0002
Grades: PK
| 162 students
Rising Stars Islamic School
(Islamic)
166-26 89th Ave.
Jamaica, NY 11432
(646) 243-5895
Grades: PK-6
| 108 students
Rochdale Village Nursery & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
17030 130th Ave
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 723-2224
Grades: PK-K
| 55 students
St. Christopher-ottilie School
Special Education School
8570 148th St
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 674-8910
Grades: Inquire with school
| 54 students
Sco Family Of Services/t Paplin School
Special Education School
8570 148th St
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 674-8910
Grades: Inquire with school
| 54 students
The Summit School
Special Education School
18730 Grand Central Pkwy
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 264-2931
Grades: PK-12
| 156 students
Treehouse Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Pentecostal)
16840 127th Ave
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 528-8766
Grades: PK-K
| 30 students
United Nations Intl School
United Nations Intl School Photo - View from UNIS
(1)
17353 Croydon Rd
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 658-6166
Grades: K-8
| 131 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Jamaica, New York

Jamaica, New York Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
New Millennium Day School (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
17207 Jamaica Ave
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 739-6566
Grades: K
| 16 students
8813 Parsons Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 739-2003
Grades: PK-8
| 176 students
12027 141st Street
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 659-9011
Grades: PK-8
| 202 students
14918 Jamaica Avenue
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 739-3221
Grades: 5-8
| 22 students

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, Immaculate Conception Catholic Academy and Archbishop Molloy High School.
How many private schools are located in Jamaica, NY?
23 private schools are located in Jamaica, NY.
How diverse are private schools in Jamaica, NY?
Jamaica, NY private schools are approximately 65% minority students, which is higher than the New York private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Jamaica, NY go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Jamaica, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jamaica, NY?
39% of private schools in Jamaica, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

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