Serving 774 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 171 Patrick Henry ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 774 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 171 Patrick Henry ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 171 Patrick Henry's student population of 774 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
774 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.s. 171 Patrick Henry ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 171 Patrick Henry is 0.60, 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
#497 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
58%
30%
Black
25%
16%
White
5%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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. 171 Patrick Henry's ranking?
P.s. 171 Patrick Henry is ranked #497 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 171 Patrick Henry often compared to?
P.s. 171 Patrick Henryis often viewed alongside schools like Yorkville Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 171 Patrick Henry?
774 students attend P.s. 171 Patrick Henry.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of P.s. 171 Patrick Henry students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 171 Patrick Henry?
P.s. 171 Patrick Henry has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 171 Patrick Henry offer ?
P.s. 171 Patrick Henry offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 171 Patrick Henry part of?
P.s. 171 Patrick Henry is part of New York City Geographic District # 4 School District.
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