Serving 456 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Children's Lab School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (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 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Children's Lab School serves a small attendance zone of approximately 0.1 square miles in Sunnyside, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of about 0.3 miles from the school to the zone's edge. The furthest point of the zone is roughly 0.4 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Children's Lab School's student population of 456 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
456 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Children's Lab School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Children's Lab School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1960 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
21%
10%
Hispanic
54%
31%
Black
1%
15%
White
19%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Children's Lab School's ranking?
Children's Lab School is ranked #1960 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Children's Lab School often compared to?
Children's Lab Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 150, P.s. 199 Maurice A Fitzgerald by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Children's Lab School?
456 students attend Children's Lab School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Children's Lab School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Children's Lab School?
Children's Lab School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Children's Lab School offer ?
Children's Lab School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Children's Lab School part of?
Children's Lab School is part of New York City Geographic District #24.
In what neighborhood is Children's Lab School located?
Children's Lab School is located in the Long Island City neighborhood of Sunnyside, NY.
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