Serving 685 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 86 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 48% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 685 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 86's student population of 685 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
685 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 86 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 86 is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2235 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
52%
10%
Hispanic
37%
30%
Black
6%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 86's ranking?
P.s. 86 is ranked #2235 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 86 often compared to?
P.s. 86is often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 131 Abigail Adams, P.s. 182 Samantha Smith by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 86?
685 students attend P.s. 86.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of P.s. 86 students are Asian, 37% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 86?
P.s. 86 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 86 offer ?
P.s. 86 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 86 part of?
P.s. 86 is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.
School Reviews
5 11/30/2020
it was a good school, I had a lot of fond memories there.
1 3/20/2020
This school has been a nice school, but the school has been terrible.
5 2/28/2020
It's a great school! I love it here! I'm going to miss this school since im graduating in June.
5 9/9/2017
Looks like a great school.
5 12/21/2011
this school is the coolest school ever it has after school and dance cheerleding and saftey patrol and helpers to the teachers
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