Serving 573 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Academy For Excellence Through The Arts ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 573 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: The Academy for Excellence Through the Arts serves an attendance zone of approximately 8.9 square miles in Forest Hills, NY, with most families typically driving between 5 to 10 minutes to the school and the furthest edge of the zone being about 5.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy For Excellence Through The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Academy For Excellence Through The Arts's student population of 573 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
573 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Academy For Excellence Through The Arts ranks within the top 1% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Excellence Through The Arts is 0.73, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#12 out of 4346 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
40%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wolverine
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy For Excellence Through The Arts's ranking?
Academy For Excellence Through The Arts is ranked #12 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Academy For Excellence Through The Arts often compared to?
Academy For Excellence Through The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 196 Grand Central Parkway, P.s. 101 School In The Gardens by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Academy For Excellence Through The Arts?
573 students attend Academy For Excellence Through The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Academy For Excellence Through The Arts students are Asian, 27% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy For Excellence Through The Arts?
Academy For Excellence Through The Arts has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Academy For Excellence Through The Arts offer ?
Academy For Excellence Through The Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Academy For Excellence Through The Arts part of?
Academy For Excellence Through The Arts is part of New York City Geographic District #28.
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