The ratings are in, parents have chosen the top primary schools in Kingston, Jamaica! These schools are chosen based on the academic performance of the primary school children and extracurricular activities as well.
Each year primary, secondary, and tertiary level institutions in Jamaica get rankings based on their performance in various examinations administered for their age groups. Primary schools in Jamaica, are tested most specifically on Literacy and Numeracy skills. The role of primary education is the development of children. This means that all children can develop their physical, social, cultural, cognitive, and emotional abilities.
George Headley Primary School
George Headley is home to approximately 1500 students and forty-six teachers. Since its inception on February 1, 1977, The students of the George Headley Primary have excelled in academics, sports, JCDC competitions, and, most recently, theatre. Gymnastics and Swimming were recently offered as extracurricular activities to provide exposure for students. Events like these are well desired by parents making the school a favorite among many. Shelly_Ann Fraser-Pryce, Olympian champion, is a past student of the George Headly Primary School.
Excelsior Primary School
Located on Courtney Avenue, Vineyard Town in the Capital City. The Excelsior Primary school has been in existence for over 40 years, as it was founded in 1979. One exciting thing about this school is that it is home to an infant, primary, and high school level education. Excelsior Primary exposes students to various art forms and extra-curricula activities. This school is known for its achievement in academic excellence.
Jessie Ripoll Primary School
Over the years, Jessie Ripoll has displayed excellence in academics. The performing arts, especially in the field of dance and music, are also significant to this 40-year-old school. When this school opened its doors on September 24, 1979, it had only six hundred students and ten teachers. This school is known to produce excellence; for example, Jessie has produced two Rhodes Scholars: in 1996, Richard Thompson and Kim-Marie Spence in 2001. In 2009 at age 30,
Kim-Marie Spence attempted to become the “first Jamaican” to reach the South Pole. Those students mentioned before are proud past students of Jessie Ripoll Primary School.
Allman Town Primary School
Victoria Street, Kingston 4, is where you can find the beautiful school of Allman Town Primary—often seen in the news taking on new projects like robotics programs. The Allman Town Primary school has received the support of the neighborhood and broader community. There is no doubt you will be hearing more about this institution in times to come.
American International School in Kingston (Private Honorable Mention)
While being a private school, AISK is one of the most well known primary schools for international and local students in Kingston. While on the higher-end of the price septum, the value and education received are said to be well worth it. AISK can be found on 2 College Green Avenue in Kingston, Jamaica.
While these schools are located in different parts of the capital city, the important factor is that students who attend these institutions have excelled and went on to the first or second school of their choice. The primary level is a very tedious part of a younger life; it is places like these where students can find their interests, what they are good at, and potentially what they want to do for the rest of their lives. These schools mentioned above will, without a doubt, foster an excellent educational foundation for its students.
