Serving 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sixth Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher 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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Sixth Avenue Elementary School serves a small attendance area of approximately 0.2 square miles in New York, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 0.3 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching a maximum of 0.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sixth Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sixth Avenue Elementary School's student population of 299 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
299 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Sixth Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sixth Avenue Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#483 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
23%
31%
Black
4%
15%
White
49%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sixth Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Sixth Avenue Elementary School is ranked #483 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Sixth Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Sixth Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School, P.s. 41 Greenwich Village by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Sixth Avenue Elementary School?
299 students attend Sixth Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Sixth Avenue Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sixth Avenue Elementary School?
Sixth Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sixth Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Sixth Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sixth Avenue Elementary School part of?
Sixth Avenue Elementary School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2.
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