PS 86

Jamaica, New York · Grades PreK to 5 · New York City Geographic District #28

Public school

About PS 86

Located in Jamaica, New York, PS 86 is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 689 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Jamaica. With about 42.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 16.1 students per teacher. New York City Geographic District #28 runs 50 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Queens County. Within 5 miles there are 379 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	87-41 Parsons Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11432
Phone	(718) 291-6264
School district	New York City Geographic District #28
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	689
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	42.7
Students per teacher	16.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Queens County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360010002333). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Hillcrest High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Jamaica · 0.1 mi Young Women's Leadership School-QueensPublic · Grades 6 to 12Jamaica · 0.1 mi PS 182 Samantha SmithPublic · Grades PreK to 5Jamaica · 0.2 mi Queens Satellite High School for OpportunityPublic · Grades 9 to 12Jamaica · 0.2 mi Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (The)Public · Grades PreK to 5Jamaica · 0.3 mi MS 358Public · Grades 6 to 8Jamaica · 0.3 mi Growing Up Green Charter School IICharter · Grades K to 8Jamaica · 0.3 mi New Dawn Charter High School IICharter · Grades 9 to 12Jamaica · 0.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does PS 86 serve?

PS 86 serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend PS 86?

PS 86 reported 689 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 86?

About 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 689 students and 42.7 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 86 a public or charter school?

PS 86 is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 86 in?

PS 86 is part of New York City Geographic District #28. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-28/

Where is PS 86 located?

PS 86 is at 87-41 Parsons Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11432. The phone number is (718) 291-6264.

How many other schools are near PS 86?

There are 379 other schools within 5 miles of PS 86 in our directory.