Serving 178 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 93 William H Prescott 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 93 William H Prescott ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
P.s. 93 William H Prescott's student population of 178 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
178 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 93 William H Prescott 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. 93 William H Prescott is 0.62, 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
#3887 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
17%
30%
Black
58%
16%
White
5%
40%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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. 93 William H Prescott's ranking?
P.s. 93 William H Prescott is ranked #3887 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 93 William H Prescott often compared to?
P.s. 93 William H Prescottis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 81 Thaddeus Stevens, P.s. 149 Danny Kaye by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 93 William H Prescott?
178 students attend P.s. 93 William H Prescott.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of P.s. 93 William H Prescott students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 93 William H Prescott?
P.s. 93 William H Prescott has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 93 William H Prescott offer ?
P.s. 93 William H Prescott offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 93 William H Prescott part of?
P.s. 93 William H Prescott is part of New York City Geographic District #13 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 93 William H Prescott located?
P.s. 93 William H Prescott is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.
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