Serving 641 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 26 Rufus King ranks in the top 30% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 641 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ps 26 Rufus King's student population of 641 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
641 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 26 Rufus King ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 26 Rufus King is 0.60, 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
#1071 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
60%
10%
Hispanic
17%
29%
Black
8%
16%
White
12%
41%
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
56%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 26 Rufus King's ranking?
Ps 26 Rufus King is ranked #1071 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 26 Rufus King often compared to?
Ps 26 Rufus Kingis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 173 Fresh Meadows by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 26 Rufus King?
641 students attend Ps 26 Rufus King.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Ps 26 Rufus King students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 26 Rufus King?
Ps 26 Rufus King has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 26 Rufus King offer ?
Ps 26 Rufus King offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 26 Rufus King part of?
Ps 26 Rufus King is part of New York City Geographic District #26 School District.
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