Serving 1,016 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 20 John Bowne ranks in the top 50% 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 59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower 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 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,016 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 20 John Bowne's student population of 1,016 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,016 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 20 John Bowne ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 20 John Bowne is 0.50, 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
#1904 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
66%
10%
Hispanic
25%
30%
Black
4%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
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. 20 John Bowne's ranking?
P.s. 20 John Bowne is ranked #1904 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 20 John Bowne often compared to?
P.s. 20 John Bowneis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 24 Andrew Jackson, P.s. 22 Thomas Jefferson by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 20 John Bowne?
1,016 students attend P.s. 20 John Bowne.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of P.s. 20 John Bowne students are Asian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 20 John Bowne?
P.s. 20 John Bowne has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 20 John Bowne offer ?
P.s. 20 John Bowne offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 20 John Bowne part of?
P.s. 20 John Bowne is part of New York City Geographic District #25 School District.
School Reviews
5 8/26/2019
still in the school, about to graduate, pretty good school and good teachers and programs, only the occasional screams and cry gets a bit annoying but they are starting to decrease
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