Serving 642 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps 66 ranks in the bottom 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 642 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ps 66's student population of 642 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
642 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 66 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 66 is 0.33, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2795 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
12%
29%
Black
81%
16%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
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 66's ranking?
Ps 66 is ranked #2795 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 66?
642 students attend Ps 66.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Ps 66 students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 66?
Ps 66 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 66 offer ?
Ps 66 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 66 part of?
Ps 66 is part of New York City Geographic District #18 School District.
School Reviews
1 2/17/2020
This school is terrible! Teachers don't care about students, this school in general is bad.
4 8/26/2019
My son (now 27) was in the first graduating class. I didn't care much for the Principal at that time. However, the Principal has changed and the new Principal is trying very hard to erase the negativity the first Principal left at the school. My daughter (8) and my other son (7) now attend the school (both in the Scholars program). They enjoy all of the teachers they had and currently have at the school. Parents should seriously consider applying to this combination school (K-8).
5 5/9/2017
They tought me very well we had our fun and good times and we also had our hard studies. Thanks from an old fellow classmate in 5th grade
5 2/26/2016
I believe that's a great school, with good performances but if they let gossips feed their school they will lose their legacy and integrity. My advice is dont kill the fun of learning for children. They need to stop the spread of gossips.
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