Serving 995 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). 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 14:1 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 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 995 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 20 John Bowne serves a 0.4 square mile area in Flushing, NY, with most students living within a typical 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 0.5 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 0.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 20 John Bowne's student population of 995 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
995 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 20 John Bowne ranks within the top 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 John Bowne is 0.50, 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
#1740 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
67%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 20 John Bowne's ranking?
P.s. 20 John Bowne is ranked #1740 out of 4,346 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?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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?
995 students attend P.s. 20 John Bowne.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of P.s. 20 John Bowne students are Asian, 24% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 20 John Bowne?
P.s. 20 John Bowne has a student ration of 14:1, 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 Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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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