Serving 224 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 3 Bedford Village 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). 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 11:1 is equal to 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 (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 3 Bedford Village ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
P.S. 3 Bedford Village's student population of 224 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
224 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 3 Bedford Village 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. 3 Bedford Village is 0.50, 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
#3989 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
9%
29%
Black
69%
16%
White
5%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.S. 3 Bedford Village's ranking?
P.S. 3 Bedford Village is ranked #3989 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 3 Bedford Village often compared to?
P.S. 3 Bedford Villageis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 256 Benjamin Banneker, P.S. 375 Jackie Robinson School, P.S. 138 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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. 3 Bedford Village?
224 students attend P.S. 3 Bedford Village.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of P.S. 3 Bedford Village students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 3 Bedford Village?
P.S. 3 Bedford Village has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 3 Bedford Village offer ?
P.S. 3 Bedford Village offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 3 Bedford Village part of?
P.S. 3 Bedford Village is part of New York City Geographic District #13 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 3 Bedford Village located?
P.S. 3 Bedford Village is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.
School Reviews
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