Serving 347 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 86 Irvington 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 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 86 THE IRVINGTON serves a small attendance zone in Brooklyn, NY, covering approximately 0.1 square miles. The school is typically a 5-10 minute drive from most areas within the zone, with the furthest edge located about 0.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 86 Irvington's student population of 347 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
347 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Excellence is a Way of Life
School Rankings
P.s. 86 Irvington 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. 86 Irvington is 0.08, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
96%
31%
Black
n/a
15%
White
2%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
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. 86 Irvington's ranking?
P.s. 86 Irvington is ranked #3931 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
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. 86 Irvington?
347 students attend P.s. 86 Irvington.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of P.s. 86 Irvington students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 86 Irvington?
P.s. 86 Irvington has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 86 Irvington offer ?
P.s. 86 Irvington offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 86 Irvington part of?
P.s. 86 Irvington is part of New York City Geographic District #32.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 86 Irvington located?
P.s. 86 Irvington is located in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 35 other public schools located in Bushwick.
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