Serving 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 65 Raymond York Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 35-39% (which is lower 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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 65 Raymond York Elementary School's student population of 378 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
378 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 65 Raymond York Elementary School 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. 65 Raymond York Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#2311 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
33%
10%
Hispanic
46%
31%
Black
6%
15%
White
5%
39%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
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. 65 Raymond York Elementary School's ranking?
P.s. 65 Raymond York Elementary School is ranked #2311 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 65 Raymond York Elementary School often compared to?
P.s. 65 Raymond York Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 63 Old South 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 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 65 Raymond York Elementary School?
378 students attend P.s. 65 Raymond York Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of P.s. 65 Raymond York Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Asian, 8% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 65 Raymond York Elementary School?
P.s. 65 Raymond York Elementary 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. 65 Raymond York Elementary School offer ?
P.s. 65 Raymond York Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 65 Raymond York Elementary School part of?
P.s. 65 Raymond York Elementary School is part of New York City Geographic District #27.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 65 Raymond York Elementary School located?
P.s. 65 Raymond York Elementary School is located in the Jamaica neighborhood of Ozone Park, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Jamaica.
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