Serving 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 20 Anna Silver 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 93% 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-5
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 20 Anna Silver serves an attendance zone in New York, NY, covering approximately 1.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 20 Anna Silver's student population of 313 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
313 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We will take care of ourselves and each other.
School Rankings
P.s. 20 Anna Silver 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. 20 Anna Silver is 0.64, 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
#4051 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
17%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
56%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)72.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Multicolored
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 20 Anna Silver's ranking?
P.s. 20 Anna Silver is ranked #4051 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 20 Anna Silver often compared to?
P.s. 20 Anna Silveris often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 15 Roberto Clemente by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 20 Anna Silver?
313 students attend P.s. 20 Anna Silver.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of P.s. 20 Anna Silver students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 20 Anna Silver?
P.s. 20 Anna Silver has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 20 Anna Silver offer ?
P.s. 20 Anna Silver offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 20 Anna Silver part of?
P.s. 20 Anna Silver is part of New York City Geographic District # 1.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
The dual language immersion program is outstanding. Sing songs aroung the piano in Mandarin while warming up for the day's activities? Abosolutely. This is the place to be. The principal and teachers are both highly qualified and extremely professional. It is a caring school with a diverse mix of children. The best of New York.
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