David N Dinkins School
Jamaica, NY · New York City Geographic District #28 · Grades PK-5
894th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 62%▲ Improving
David N Dinkins School ranking
SchoolRow ranks David N Dinkins School 894th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 62% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 51th in 2019 to 62th in 2025 — improving.
David N Dinkins School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
David N Dinkins School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 446 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 69.4% | 34.1% | ▼ 35.3 pts | |
| Asian | 12.7% | 31.6% | ▲ 18.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.5% | 28.5% | ▲ 15.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 3.4% | 2.9% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| White | 0.0% | 1.8% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near David N Dinkins School
Typical home value $717K in zip 11433 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near David N Dinkins School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9PS 40 Samuel HuntingtonNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.3 mi away287th of 2,326
ELA 78% · Math 82% - 6Jamaica Children's SchoolNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.3 mi away1,138th of 2,326
ELA 57% · Math 55% - 8PS 160 Walter Francis BishopNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.4 mi away697th of 2,326
ELA 64% · Math 72% - 5PS 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary SchoolNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.5 mi away1,388th of 2,326
ELA 48% · Math 52% - 2Ps/Is 116 William C HughleyNew York City Geographic District #29 · 0.9 mi away1,885th of 2,326
ELA 41% · Math 36% - 8PS 140 Edward K EllingtonNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.9 mi away621st of 2,326
ELA 73% · Math 66% - 2PS 182 Samantha SmithNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.9 mi away1,947th of 2,326
ELA 41% · Math 32% - 6Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (The)New York City Geographic District #28 · 1 mi away962nd of 2,326
ELA 61% · Math 61%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is David N Dinkins School in?
David N Dinkins School is part of the New York City Geographic District #28 district in Jamaica, New York.
Is David N Dinkins School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks David N Dinkins School 894th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 62% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of David N Dinkins School?
Black 34%, Asian 32%, Hispanic 29%, American Indian 3% (446 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near David N Dinkins School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11433 is $717K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.