Serving 174 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 3 Bedford Village 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 3 Bedford Village serves a compact area of approximately 0.2 square miles in Brooklyn, NY, where most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 0.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 3 Bedford Village's student population of 174 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
174 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
P.s. 3 Bedford Village 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. 3 Bedford Village is 0.51, 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
#3931 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
68%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)89.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 3 Bedford Village's ranking?
P.s. 3 Bedford Village is ranked #3931 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 3 Bedford Village often compared to?
P.s. 3 Bedford Villageis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 375 Jackie Robinson School, P.s. 256 Benjamin Banneker, P.s. 138 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 3 Bedford Village?
174 students attend P.s. 3 Bedford Village.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of P.s. 3 Bedford Village students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 3 Bedford Village?
P.s. 3 Bedford Village has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 3 Bedford Village offer ?
P.s. 3 Bedford Village offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 3 Bedford Village part of?
P.s. 3 Bedford Village is part of New York City Geographic District #13.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 3 Bedford Village located?
P.s. 3 Bedford Village is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.
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