Serving 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 65 Academy of Innovative Learning serves a 57.8 square mile attendance zone in Staten Island, NY, with a typical drive to the school taking about 10-15 minutes and the furthest edge reaching up to 13 miles away. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is approximately 6.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning's student population of 340 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
340 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Every Child is a Child of Promise
School Rankings
P.s. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning ranks within the top 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. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning is 0.64, 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
#1336 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
54%
31%
Black
23%
15%
White
15%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning's ranking?
P.s. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning is ranked #1336 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning often compared to?
P.s. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learningis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 74 Future Leaders Elementary School, P.s. 16 John J Driscoll by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning?
340 students attend P.s. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of P.s. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning?
P.s. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning offer ?
P.s. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning part of?
P.s. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning is part of New York City Geographic District #31.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning located?
P.s. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning is located in the Mid Island neighborhood of Staten Island, NY. There are 14 other public schools located in Mid Island.
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