PS 86
Jamaica, NY · New York City Geographic District #28 · Grades PK-5
731st of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 69%▲ Improving
PS 86 ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 86 731st 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 69% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 56th in 2019 to 69th in 2025 — improving.
PS 86 test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 86 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 685 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 55.2% | 52.1% | ▼ 3.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 27.2% | 37.5% | ▲ 10.3 pts | |
| Black | 11.7% | 5.7% | ▼ 6.0 pts | |
| White | 3.9% | 1.9% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.4% | 1.6% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts |
Homes near PS 86
Typical home value $882K in zip 11432 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 86
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2PS 182 Samantha SmithNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.2 mi away1,947th of 2,326
ELA 41% · Math 32% - 6Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (The)New York City Geographic District #28 · 0.3 mi away962nd of 2,326
ELA 61% · Math 61% - 4Growing Up Green Charter School IIGrowing Up Green Charter School II · 0.3 mi away · charter1,572nd of 2,326
ELA 51% · Math 40% - 8PS 117 J Keld/Briarwood SchoolNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.5 mi away583rd of 2,326
ELA 68% · Math 73% - 2PS 82 HammondNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.6 mi away1,915th of 2,326
ELA 38% · Math 37% - 8PS 131 Abigail AdamsNew York City Geographic District #29 · 0.7 mi away552nd of 2,326
ELA 65% · Math 78% - 7Ps/Is 268New York City Geographic District #29 · 1 mi away770th of 2,326
ELA 49% · Math 83% - 5PS 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary SchoolNew York City Geographic District #28 · 1 mi away1,388th of 2,326
ELA 48% · Math 52%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 86 in?
PS 86 is part of the New York City Geographic District #28 district in Jamaica, New York.
Is PS 86 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 86 731st of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 69% 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 86?
Asian 52%, Hispanic 38%, Black 6%, White 2% (685 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 86 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11432 is $882K 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.