Serving 444 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 290 Manhattan New School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). 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 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 290 Manhattan New School serves a compact attendance zone of approximately 0.1 square miles in New York, NY, typically allowing parents a convenient 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest boundary located about 0.4 miles away.
- 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 444 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
444 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1991
School Rankings
P.s. 290 Manhattan New School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,346 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 0.57, 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
#166 out of 4346 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Asian
17%
10%
Hispanic
9%
31%
Black
1%
15%
White
62%
39%
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 290 Manhattan New School's ranking?
P.s. 290 Manhattan New School is ranked #166 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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. 6 Lillie D Blake, P.s. 158 Bayard Taylor by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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?
444 students attend P.s. 290 Manhattan New School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of P.s. 290 Manhattan New School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 290 Manhattan New School?
P.s. 290 Manhattan New School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 Calendar
View the P.s. 290 Manhattan New School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples' Day, schools closed
October 12, 2026 (Monday)
Veterans Day, schools closed
November 11, 2026 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Recess, schools closed
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
Winter Recess, schools closed
December 24, 2026 (Thursday)
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, schools closed
January 18, 2027 (Monday)
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