Serving 518 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Academy For Excellence Through The Arts ranks in the top 5% 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 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
Academy For Excellence Through The Arts's student population of 518 students has grown by 147% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
518 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Academy For Excellence Through The Arts ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 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 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
#194 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
39%
10%
Hispanic
16%
30%
Black
4%
16%
White
31%
40%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy For Excellence Through The Arts's ranking?
Academy For Excellence Through The Arts is ranked #194 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
518 students attend Academy For Excellence Through The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Academy For Excellence Through The Arts students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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 17:1, 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 School District.
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