Serving 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 189 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 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 189 serves a small attendance zone of approximately 0.2 square miles in New York, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The furthest edge of the zone is about 0.4 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 189's student population of 421 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
421 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Motto
Empowering Students to Achieve Success in PS189M
School Rankings
P.s. 189 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. 189 is 0.13, 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
#2926 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
93%
31%
Black
5%
15%
White
2%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
55%
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. 189's ranking?
P.s. 189 is ranked #2926 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 189 often compared to?
P.s. 189is often viewed alongside schools like Equity Project Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 189?
421 students attend P.s. 189.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of P.s. 189 students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 189?
P.s. 189 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 189 offer ?
P.s. 189 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 189 part of?
P.s. 189 is part of New York City Geographic District # 6.
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