Serving 531 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 59 Beekman Hill International ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 41% 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: 531 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 59 Beekman Hill International serves a 0.5 square mile area in New York, NY, with a typical drive time of 5-10 minutes to the school and an average distance of 0.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 1.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 59 Beekman Hill International ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 59 Beekman Hill International's student population of 531 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
531 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings
P.s. 59 Beekman Hill International ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 59 Beekman Hill International is 0.59, 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
#312 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
52%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Asian
23%
10%
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Hispanic
8%
31%
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Black
4%
15%
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White
59%
39%
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Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2024. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 59 Beekman Hill International's ranking?
P.s. 59 Beekman Hill International is ranked #312 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 59 Beekman Hill International often compared to?
P.s. 59 Beekman Hill Internationalis often viewed alongside schools like East Side Elementary School-ps 267, P.s. 6 Lillie D Blake by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 59 Beekman Hill International?
531 students attend P.s. 59 Beekman Hill International.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of P.s. 59 Beekman Hill International students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 59 Beekman Hill International?
P.s. 59 Beekman Hill International has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 59 Beekman Hill International offer ?
P.s. 59 Beekman Hill International offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 59 Beekman Hill International part of?
P.s. 59 Beekman Hill International is part of New York City Geographic District # 2.
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