Serving 202 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Maurice Sendak Community School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Maurice Sendak Community School covers a small area of approximately 0.1 square miles in Brooklyn, NY, with most students living within a typical 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 0.6 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 0.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maurice Sendak Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Maurice Sendak Community School's student population of 202 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
202 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Maurice Sendak Community School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maurice Sendak Community School is 0.62, 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
#182 out of 4346 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
20%
31%
Black
4%
15%
White
57%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maurice Sendak Community School's ranking?
Maurice Sendak Community School is ranked #182 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Maurice Sendak Community School often compared to?
Maurice Sendak Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 39 Henry Bristow, P.s. 321 William Penn 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 52% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Maurice Sendak Community School?
202 students attend Maurice Sendak Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Maurice Sendak Community School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maurice Sendak Community School?
Maurice Sendak Community School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Maurice Sendak Community School offer ?
Maurice Sendak Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Maurice Sendak Community School part of?
Maurice Sendak Community School is part of New York City Geographic District #15.
In what neighborhood is Maurice Sendak Community School located?
Maurice Sendak Community School is located in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 13 other public schools located in Park Slope.
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