PS 22 is a public elementary school in Graniteville, Staten Island, New York City. Located at 1860 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10303, the school has over one thousand students in grades Pre-K to K-5 and has a dual language program.
Serving 768 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 22 Graniteville 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 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 768 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 22 Graniteville's student population of 768 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
768 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Year Founded
1910
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 27, 2026
Campus Size
3 acres
School Motto
We Make It Happen
School Rankings
P.s. 22 Graniteville 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. 22 Graniteville is 0.53, 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
#3402 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
66%
30%
Black
17%
16%
White
7%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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. 22 Graniteville's ranking?
P.s. 22 Graniteville is ranked #3402 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 22 Graniteville often compared to?
P.s. 22 Granitevilleis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 44 Thomas C Brown, P.s. 20 Port Richmond by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 22 Graniteville?
768 students attend P.s. 22 Graniteville.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of P.s. 22 Graniteville students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 7% 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. 22 Graniteville?
P.s. 22 Graniteville has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 22 Graniteville offer ?
P.s. 22 Graniteville offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 22 Graniteville part of?
P.s. 22 Graniteville is part of New York City Geographic District #31 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 22 Graniteville located?
P.s. 22 Graniteville is located in the Mid Island neighborhood of Staten Island, NY. There are 14 other public schools located in Mid Island.
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