Serving 215 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Neighborhood 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 ≥50% (which is lower 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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Neighborhood School is located in New York, NY, covering approximately 1.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the zone being about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Neighborhood School's student population of 215 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
215 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Rankings
Neighborhood 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 Neighborhood School is 0.70, 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
#2030 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Asian
5%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Hispanic
35%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Black
10%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
White
41%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Neighborhood School's ranking?
Neighborhood School is ranked #2030 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Neighborhood School often compared to?
Neighborhood Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Village Community School, Earth School, P.s. 64 Robert Simon by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% 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 Neighborhood School?
215 students attend Neighborhood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Neighborhood School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Neighborhood School?
Neighborhood School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Neighborhood School offer ?
Neighborhood School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Neighborhood School part of?
Neighborhood School is part of New York City Geographic District # 1.
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