George A. Jackson Elementary School

George A. Jackson Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
58 Maytime Dr,  Jericho, NY
Jericho Union Free School District
3.8
457 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Benny D Aquila
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
88%
Reading Proficiency
87%

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
88%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.3%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
2%
State Average
20%
Math
3%
State Average
22%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
55%
Female
45%
Asian or Pacific Islander
86.8%
White
8%
Hispanic
2.6%
Two or more races
1.7%
Black
<1%

School Rankings

#9 Best Public ES Teachers in New York
#27 Best Public ES in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 6 Reviews
3.0 parent
5/8/2025
A big part of the school is the student body and the influence the peers exert on your children.Stay far away. Most of the kids in this school are poorly behaved, the worse I've seen, due to lack of parental discipline. Children act out of control because the parents are over permissive and do not s...
5.0 parent
9/20/2018
Very high. My children excelled as they are making their way through high school and college. They were taught the ways to keep organized for doing their best. Both children are in honors.
5.0 parent
5/21/2018
George A Jackson is an excellent school. My daughter loves the school and teachers.
5.0 parent
8/25/2017
My two kids are doing very good am so happy with teachers and great principal.

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George A. Jackson Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Jericho, NY, in the Jericho neighborhood, and is served by the Jericho Union Free School District in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 457 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 88% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 87% are proficient in reading. George A. Jackson Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,291,629. Discover additional schools in the area, like Jericho Senior High School, Hicksville High School, Westbury High School, and more. Learn more about what Jericho has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near George A. Jackson Elementary School.

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