School 22

1408 Nepperhan Ave
Yonkers, NY 10703
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, School 22 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 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

School 22's student population of 399 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
399 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

School 22 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 School 22 is 0.53, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3429 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25-29%
52%
38%
49%
60-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
66%
30%
Black
17%
16%
White
8%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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 School 22's ranking?
School 22 is ranked #3429 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are School 22 often compared to?
School 22is often viewed alongside schools like Cross Hill Academy by visitors of our site.
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 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend School 22?
399 students attend School 22.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of School 22 students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School 22?
School 22 has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 22 offer ?
School 22 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is School 22 part of?
School 22 is part of Yonkers City School District.
In what neighborhood is School 22 located?
School 22 is located in the Nepera Park neighborhood of Yonkers, NY.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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