Serving 842 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 166 Henry Gradstein ranks in the top 30% 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 60% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 842 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 166 Henry Gradstein ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
P.s. 166 Henry Gradstein's student population of 842 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
842 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 166 Henry Gradstein ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 166 Henry Gradstein is 0.70, which is less 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
#1261 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
22%
10%
Hispanic
43%
30%
Black
4%
16%
White
26%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 P.s. 166 Henry Gradstein's ranking?
P.s. 166 Henry Gradstein is ranked #1261 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 166 Henry Gradstein often compared to?
P.s. 166 Henry Gradsteinis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 122 Mamie Fay by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 166 Henry Gradstein?
842 students attend P.s. 166 Henry Gradstein.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of P.s. 166 Henry Gradstein students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 166 Henry Gradstein?
P.s. 166 Henry Gradstein has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 166 Henry Gradstein offer ?
P.s. 166 Henry Gradstein offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 166 Henry Gradstein part of?
P.s. 166 Henry Gradstein is part of New York City Geographic District #30 School District.
School Reviews
5 1/25/2011
I am a 5th grader in PS166Q and i think it is a good school in the academics area, Where as Availability of Music is lacked. Art is currently only available to the lower grades and the school has no sports team... From other reviews i read and heard from parents... the people in office are sometimes rude on the phone. But its up to you
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