For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,679 students in 11372, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,178 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 11372, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11372, NY are P.s. 212, P.s. 69 Jackson Heights and Renaissance Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11372 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11372, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11372, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 212
(Math: 71% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
34-25 82nd St
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 898-6973
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 898-6973
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 69 Jackson Heights
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
77-02 37th Ave
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 424-7700
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 424-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Renaissance Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35-59 81st St
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 803-0060
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 803-0060
Gr: PK-12 | 657 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
I.s. 230
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
73-10 34th Ave
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 335-7648
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 335-7648
Gr: 6-8 | 949 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
I.s. 145 Joseph Pulitzer
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33-34 80th St
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 457-1242
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 457-1242
Gr: 6-8 | 1,397 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
P.s. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
34-20 94th St
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 424-9031
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 424-9031
Gr: K-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
P.s. 149 Christa Mcauliffe
(Math: 46% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
93-11 34th Ave
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 898-3630
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 898-3630
Gr: PK-5 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School
Magnet School
86-15 37th Ave
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 429-2563
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 429-2563
Gr: PK-2 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 11372, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11372, NY include P.s. 212, P.s. 69 Jackson Heights and Renaissance Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 11372?
8 public schools are located in 11372.
What percentage of students in 11372 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 11372 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11372?
11372 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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