Serving 561 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps/is 295 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 561 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps/is 295 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ps/is 295's student population of 561 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
561 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps/is 295 ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps/is 295 is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1816 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
31%
10%
Hispanic
38%
30%
Black
20%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps/is 295's ranking?
Ps/is 295 is ranked #1816 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps/is 295 often compared to?
Ps/is 295is often viewed alongside schools like Ps/is 208 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps/is 295?
561 students attend Ps/is 295.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Ps/is 295 students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps/is 295?
Ps/is 295 has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps/is 295 offer ?
Ps/is 295 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps/is 295 part of?
Ps/is 295 is part of New York City Geographic District #29 School District.
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