Serving 738 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 171 Patrick Henry 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 93% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). 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 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 738 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 93% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 171 Patrick Henry serves a compact attendance zone of approximately 0.1 square miles in New York, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive to the school. The furthest edge of the zone is about 0.3 miles from the school.
- 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
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 171 Patrick Henry's student population of 738 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
738 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
P.s. 171 Patrick Henry 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 P.s. 171 Patrick Henry is 0.61, 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
#154 out of 4346 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
58%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 171 Patrick Henry's ranking?
P.s. 171 Patrick Henry is ranked #154 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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?
93% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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?
738 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, 22% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 171 Patrick Henry?
P.s. 171 Patrick Henry has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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.
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