Yorkville Community School

421 E 88th St
New York, NY 10128
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 344 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Yorkville Community School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 344 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 30% in NY
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Yorkville Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Yorkville Community School's student population of 344 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

School Rankings

Yorkville Community School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yorkville Community School is 0.71, 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)
#963 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
65-69%
46%
60-64%
49%
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
25%
30%
Black
13%
16%
White
45%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.71
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yorkville Community School's ranking?
Yorkville Community School is ranked #963 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Yorkville Community School often compared to?
Yorkville Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 527 East Side School For Social Action by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Yorkville Community School?
344 students attend Yorkville Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Yorkville Community School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yorkville Community School?
Yorkville Community School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Yorkville Community School offer ?
Yorkville Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Yorkville Community School part of?
Yorkville Community School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 344 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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