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#707 of 992 private schools in NY
Rising Stars Islamic School
Elementary School · Jamaica, NY
A private elementary school in Jamaica, NY serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
16626 89TH AVE, Jamaica, NY 11432
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NY
Test scores
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Where Rising Stars Islamic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 98Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 54Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,395
Median home value
$826,100
Median rent
$1,841/mo
College educated
35.7%
Homeownership
37%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11432; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (the)Enrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 599 | Compare → |
| PS 182 Samantha SmithEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 740 | Compare → |
| PS 86Enrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 685 | Compare → |
| Ps/is 268Enrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 660 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Rising Stars Islamic School is listed in Jamaica, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Rising Stars Islamic School
Rising Stars Islamic School is a private elementary school in Jamaica, NY, serving approximately 101 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #707 of 992 private schools in NY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rising Stars Islamic School
What grades does Rising Stars Islamic School serve?
Rising Stars Islamic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Rising Stars Islamic School?
Rising Stars Islamic School has an enrollment of approximately 101 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rising Stars Islamic School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rising Stars Islamic School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Rising Stars Islamic School rank in NY?
Rising Stars Islamic School ranks #707 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Rising Stars Islamic School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rising Stars Islamic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Rising Stars Islamic School a private school?
Yes, Rising Stars Islamic School is a private coeducational school with a Islamic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Rising Stars Islamic School a religious school?
Rising Stars Islamic School has a Islamic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 101
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Islamic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Phone
- (646) 243-5895
- Area population (ZIP 11432)
- 63,730
- Area average commute
- 43.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11432; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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