Serving 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 290 Manhattan New School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 290 Manhattan New School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 290 Manhattan New School's student population of 432 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 290 Manhattan New School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 290 Manhattan New School 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
#396 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
13%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
60%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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. 290 Manhattan New School's ranking?
P.s. 290 Manhattan New School is ranked #396 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 290 Manhattan New School often compared to?
P.s. 290 Manhattan New Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 158 Bayard Taylor, P.s. 6 Lillie D Blake by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 290 Manhattan New School?
432 students attend P.s. 290 Manhattan New School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of P.s. 290 Manhattan New School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 290 Manhattan New School?
P.s. 290 Manhattan New School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 290 Manhattan New School offer ?
P.s. 290 Manhattan New School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 290 Manhattan New School part of?
P.s. 290 Manhattan New School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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