Serving 539 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 206 Horace Harding School ranks in the bottom 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 52% (which is equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 539 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 206 Horace Harding School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
P.s. 206 Horace Harding School's student population of 539 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
539 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Sep 5, 2025
School Rankings
P.s. 206 Horace Harding School 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. 206 Horace Harding School is 0.74, which is more 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
#2277 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
29%
10%
Hispanic
27%
30%
Black
9%
16%
White
32%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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. 206 Horace Harding School's ranking?
P.s. 206 Horace Harding School is ranked #2277 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 206 Horace Harding School often compared to?
P.s. 206 Horace Harding Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 206 Horace Harding School?
539 students attend P.s. 206 Horace Harding School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of P.s. 206 Horace Harding School students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 27% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 206 Horace Harding School?
P.s. 206 Horace Harding School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 206 Horace Harding School offer ?
P.s. 206 Horace Harding School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 206 Horace Harding School part of?
P.s. 206 Horace Harding School is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.
School Reviews
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