Serving 624 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 86 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 approximately equal to the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 624 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ps 86's student population of 624 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
624 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 86 ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 86 is 0.55, 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
#1956 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
59%
10%
Hispanic
32%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
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
74%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 86's ranking?
Ps 86 is ranked #1956 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 86 often compared to?
Ps 86is often viewed alongside schools like Ps 131 Abigail Adams, Ps 182 Samantha Smith 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 55% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 86?
624 students attend Ps 86.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Ps 86 students are Asian, 32% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 86?
Ps 86 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 86 offer ?
Ps 86 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 86 part of?
Ps 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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