New York City Children's Center serves 12 students in grades 2-11.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 2-11
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
New York City Children's Center's student population of 12 students has declined by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-11
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
12 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
42 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of New York City Children's Center is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
17%
30%
Black
50%
15%
White
33%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend New York City Children's Center?
12 students attend New York City Children's Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of New York City Children's Center students are Black, 33% of students are White, and 17% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does New York City Children's Center offer ?
New York City Children's Center offers enrollment in grades 2-11 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New York City Children's Center part of?
New York City Children's Center is part of New York State Office Mental Health (Omh) School District.
In what neighborhood is New York City Children's Center located?
New York City Children's Center is located in the Jamaica neighborhood of Bellerose, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Jamaica.
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