PS 117 J Keld/Briarwood School
Jamaica, NY · New York City Geographic District #28
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
583rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 75%▲ Improving
85-15 143RD ST, Jamaica, NY 11435
(718)526-4780NCES ID 360010002437Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks PS 117 J Keld/Briarwood School 583rd 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 75% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 55th in 2019 to 75th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 767 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 31.9% | 45.4% | ▲ 13.5 pts | |
| Asian | 38.4% | 31.0% | ▼ 7.4 pts | |
| White | 17.9% | 11.1% | ▼ 6.8 pts | |
| Black | 11.3% | 9.1% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.6% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 1.4% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2005. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $579K in zip 11435 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than PS 117 J Keld/Briarwood School
- #1572Growing Up Green Charter School IIGrowing Up Green Charter School II · 0.4 mi away · charter1,572nd of 2,326
ELA 51% ▼17 · Math 40% ▼33Compare - #1915PS 82 HammondNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.4 mi away1,915th of 2,326
ELA 38% ▼30 · Math 37% ▼36Compare - #731PS 86New York City Geographic District #28 · 0.5 mi away731st of 2,326
ELA 62% ▼6 · Math 72% ▼1Compare - #1947PS 182 Samantha SmithNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.6 mi away1,947th of 2,326
ELA 41% ▼27 · Math 32% ▼41Compare - #348PS 99 Kew GardensNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.8 mi away348th of 2,326
ELA 75% ▲7 · Math 80% ▲7Compare - #962Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (The)New York City Geographic District #28 · 0.8 mi away962nd of 2,326
ELA 61% ▼7 · Math 61% ▼12Compare - #897PS 54 HillsideNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.8 mi away897th of 2,326
ELA 65% ▼3 · Math 61% ▼12Compare - #757PS 164 Queens ValleyNew York City Geographic District #25 · 0.9 mi away757th of 2,326
ELA 65% ▼3 · Math 67% ▼6Compare
What school district is PS 117 J Keld/Briarwood School in?
PS 117 J Keld/Briarwood School is part of the New York City Geographic District #28 district in Jamaica, New York.
Is PS 117 J Keld/Briarwood School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 117 J Keld/Briarwood School 583rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 75% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of PS 117 J Keld/Briarwood School?
Hispanic 45%, Asian 31%, White 11%, Black 9% (767 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 117 J Keld/Briarwood School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11435 is $579K 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.