PS 86
Jamaica, NY · New York City Geographic District #28
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
731st of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 69%▲ Improving
87-41 PARSONS BLVD, Jamaica, NY 11432
(718)291-6264NCES ID 360010002333Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 685 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 36.7% | 52.1% | ▲ 15.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 44.0% | 37.5% | ▼ 6.5 pts | |
| Black | 17.0% | 5.7% | ▼ 11.3 pts | |
| White | 2.2% | 1.9% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 1.6% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.0% | ▲ 1.0 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 $882K in zip 11432 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 86
- #1947PS 182 Samantha SmithNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.2 mi away1,947th of 2,326
ELA 41% ▼21 · Math 32% ▼40Compare - #962Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (The)New York City Geographic District #28 · 0.3 mi away962nd of 2,326
ELA 61% ▼1 · Math 61% ▼11Compare - #1572Growing Up Green Charter School IIGrowing Up Green Charter School II · 0.3 mi away · charter1,572nd of 2,326
ELA 51% ▼11 · Math 40% ▼32Compare - #583PS 117 J Keld/Briarwood SchoolNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.5 mi away583rd of 2,326
ELA 68% ▲6 · Math 73% ▲1Compare - #1915PS 82 HammondNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.6 mi away1,915th of 2,326
ELA 38% ▼24 · Math 37% ▼35Compare - #552PS 131 Abigail AdamsNew York City Geographic District #29 · 0.7 mi away552nd of 2,326
ELA 65% ▲3 · Math 78% ▲6Compare - #770Ps/Is 268New York City Geographic District #29 · 1 mi away770th of 2,326
ELA 49% ▼13 · Math 83% ▲11Compare - #1388PS 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary SchoolNew York City Geographic District #28 · 1 mi away1,388th of 2,326
ELA 48% ▼14 · Math 52% ▼20Compare
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.