Serving 600 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 105 Bay School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower 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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 105 Bay School serves an attendance zone located in Far Rockaway, NY, covering approximately 0.8 square miles. Most students typically reside within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 0.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1 mile to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 105 Bay School's student population of 600 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
600 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Rankings
P.s. 105 Bay School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 105 Bay School is 0.56, 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
#4190 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
49%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Asian
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hispanic
44%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Black
50%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
White
1%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)83.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 105 Bay School's ranking?
P.s. 105 Bay School is ranked #4190 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 105 Bay School often compared to?
P.s. 105 Bay Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Goldie Maple Academy, P.s. 43, P.s. 104 Bays Water by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 105 Bay School?
600 students attend P.s. 105 Bay School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of P.s. 105 Bay School students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 105 Bay School?
P.s. 105 Bay School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 105 Bay School offer ?
P.s. 105 Bay School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 105 Bay School part of?
P.s. 105 Bay School is part of New York City Geographic District #27.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
Why do the kids not get fed lunch until time to go home! This is crazy! My child said kid are not focused to wake to learn and red eye with low energy to focus! No one address this issue. This is why all the kids are testing low on the test!
5 10/10/2025
I worked here briefly, and the staff and principal are great! Very hard workers and I can tell they really care about the kids. The school has a lot of students and I loved the energy. Keep up the good work. The sky is the limit.
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