Serving 536 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 101 School In The Gardens ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 536 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 101 School In The Gardens ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Ps 101 School In The Gardens's student population of 536 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
536 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 101 School In The Gardens ranks within the top 10% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 101 School In The Gardens is 0.73, which is more 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
#250 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
29%
10%
Hispanic
19%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
38%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 101 School In The Gardens's ranking?
Ps 101 School In The Gardens is ranked #250 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 101 School In The Gardens often compared to?
Ps 101 School In The Gardensis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen, Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 101 School In The Gardens?
536 students attend Ps 101 School In The Gardens.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Ps 101 School In The Gardens students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 101 School In The Gardens?
Ps 101 School In The Gardens has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 101 School In The Gardens offer ?
Ps 101 School In The Gardens offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 101 School In The Gardens part of?
Ps 101 School In The Gardens is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.
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