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Best Jamaica Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private elementary schools serving 1,744 students in Jamaica, NY.

The private elementary schools in Jamaica, NY include St. Nicholas-tolentine and The Mary Louis Academy.

The average acceptance rate is 61%, which is lower than the New York private elementary school average acceptance rate of 76%.

78% of private elementary schools in Jamaica, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

Immaculate Conception School Photo - Principal Breen reads to our PreK-3 students!

The Mary Louis Academy Photo - A smart choice for extraordinary girls.

Top-Ranked Jamaica Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School

Location

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The Mary Louis Academy

All-girls (Catholic)

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(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

(Catholic)

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(2)

8022 Parsons Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 380-1900

Gr: PK-8 | 378 students

Al-iman School

(Islamic)

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8989 Van Wyck Expy
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 297-6522

Gr: PK-7 | 103 students

Allen Christian School

(Episcopal)

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11432 Merrick Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 657-2500

Gr: PK-1 | 82 students Tuition listed

Ideal Montessori School

Montessori School

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8741 165th St
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 523-6237

Gr: PK-8 | 144 students

Immaculate Conception School

(Catholic)

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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)

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8828 163rd St
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 297-3491

Gr: PK-8 | 54 students

Rising Stars Islamic School

(Islamic)

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166-26 89th Ave.
Jamaica, NY 11432
(646) 243-5895

Gr: PK-5 | 106 students

The Summit School

Special Education School

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18730 Grand Central Pkwy
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 264-2931

Gr: PK-12 | 156 students Tuition listed

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Jamaica, New York ��ԭ��s (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

Overview

This Town (Jamaica)

This State (NY)

# Schools

9 Schools

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Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools
Year	Jamaica, NY Total Schools
2025	9
2024	8
2023	9
2022	9
2021	9
2020	12
2019	11
2018	11
2017	9
2016	10
2015	10

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Student Body:

# Students

1,744 Students

346,470 Students

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Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School
Year	Jamaica, NY Average	New York (NY) Average	National Average
2025	194	273	199
2024	166	261	192
2023	178	258	193
2022	184	270	205
2021	184	267	201
2020	170	265	188
2019	181	273	193
2018	181	270	190
2017	195	262	199
2016	225	261	196
2015	225	252	183

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% Average Students of Color

81%

39%

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Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Jamaica, NY Average	New York (NY) Average	National Average
2025	81%	39%	33%
2024	85%	38%	32%
2023	81%	39%	32%
2022	81%	39%	32%
2021	80%	40%	31%
2020	79%	39%	31%
2019	87%	38%	31%
2018	87%	38%	30%
2017	90%	39%	31%
2016	92%	39%	31%
2015	92%	39%	31%

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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

133 Teachers

34,672 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

10:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Jamaica, NY Average	New York (NY) Average	National Average
2025	13:1	10:1	11:1
2024	13:1	10:1	11:1
2023	13:1	10:1	11:1
2022	12:1	10:1	11:1
2021	12:1	11:1	11:1
2020	11:1	11:1	11:1
2019	12:1	11:1	11:1
2018	12:1	11:1	11:1
2017	14:1	11:1	11:1
2016	14:1	11:1	12:1
2015	14:1	12:1	12:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

100%

76%

Average Class Size

18 students

15 students

Average Number of AP Courses

17 courses

11 courses

Average SAT score

1230

(Out of 1600)

1266

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$38,833

$22,375

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Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)
Year	Jamaica, NY Average	New York (NY) Average	National Average
2025	$38,833	$22,253	$14,043
2023	$41,690	$21,345	$11,693
2022	$41,690	$19,836	$11,199
2021	$41,690	$19,317	$10,824
2020	$40,188	$18,996	$10,496
2019	$35,720	$18,218	$10,300
2018	$35,720	$18,214	$10,056
2017	$35,720	$16,955	$9,712

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Average % on Financial Aid

25%

32%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,500

$9,531

Average Acceptance Rate

61%

76%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.79

0.58

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Diversity Score Trends
Year	Jamaica, NY Average	New York (NY) Average	National Average
2025	0.79	0.58	0.64
2024	0.79	0.58	0.64
2023	0.81	0.61	0.63
2022	0.80	0.61	0.62
2021	0.80	0.61	0.62
2020	0.80	0.60	0.62
2019	0.80	0.59	0.61
2018	0.80	0.59	0.60
2017	0.76	0.60	0.59
2016	0.70	0.60	0.59
2015	0.70	0.60	0.58

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# American Indian Students

3 Students

810 Students

% American Indian Students

n/a

# Asian Students

291 Students

14,470 Students

% Asian Students

16%

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Asian Student Percentage Trends
Year	Jamaica, NY Average	New York (NY) Average	National Average
2025	17%	4%	5%
2024	19%	4%	5%
2023	22%	4%	5%
2022	25%	4%	5%
2021	25%	4%	5%
2020	29%	4%	5%
2019	28%	5%	4%
2018	28%	5%	4%
2017	31%	4%	4%
2016	24%	4%	4%
2015	24%	4%	4%

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# Hispanic Students

553 Students

23,952 Students

% Hispanic Students

30%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends
Year	Jamaica, NY Average	New York (NY) Average	National Average
2025	30%	7%	9%
2024	32%	7%	9%
2023	13%	8%	9%
2022	15%	8%	8%
2021	15%	8%	9%
2020	12%	8%	9%
2019	17%	8%	8%
2018	17%	8%	8%
2017	13%	8%	8%
2016	10%	8%	8%
2015	10%	8%	8%

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# Black Students

266 Students

26,065 Students

% Black Students

14%

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Black Student Percentage Trends
Year	Jamaica, NY Average	New York (NY) Average	National Average
2025	14%	8%	8%
2024	14%	7%	8%
2023	26%	8%	8%
2022	26%	9%	7%
2021	26%	9%	8%
2020	23%	9%	8%
2019	26%	9%	8%
2018	26%	9%	8%
2017	33%	11%	7%
2016	47%	11%	8%
2015	47%	11%	8%

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# White Students

432 Students

214,151 Students

% White Students

24%

62%

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White Student Percentage Trends
Year	Jamaica, NY Average	New York (NY) Average	National Average
2025	23%	62%	55%
2024	13%	62%	55%
2023	16%	59%	55%
2022	17%	59%	57%
2021	17%	59%	57%
2020	18%	60%	58%
2019	10%	60%	59%
2018	10%	60%	59%
2017	8%	60%	61%
2016	6%	60%	61%
2015	6%	60%	61%

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# Hawaiian Students

6 Students

2,576 Students

% Hawaiian Students

n/a

# Two or more races Students

n/a

% of Two or more races Students

n/a

# Others Students

290 Students

65,226 Students

% of Others Students

16%

19%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends
Year	Jamaica, NY Average	New York (NY) Average	National Average
2025	16%	18%	22%
2024	22%	19%	22%
2023	20%	20%	22%
2022	15%	18%	22%
2021	15%	19%	20%
2020	16%	18%	19%
2019	17%	18%	20%
2018	17%	18%	20%
2017	15%	17%	19%
2016	13%	17%	18%
2015	13%	17%	18%

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