Elementary Schools in New York City Geographic District #22

The 27 elementary schools located in New York City Geographic District #22 serve students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade, with the majority being traditional elementary schools covering grades K-5. The district as a whole is ranked 468 out of 865 in New York state and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

A few schools stand out as high-performing, including Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder, Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold, Ps 236 Mill Basin, and Ps 195 Manhattan Beach. These schools are ranked among the top 400 elementary schools in New York state and have exceptional test scores, with proficiency rates as high as 88% in 3rd grade math. In contrast, some schools like Ps 134 and Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School struggle, with proficiency rates below 30% in 3rd grade ELA.

The data reveals a wide range in school performance, funding, and student demographics across the district. Schools with higher per-student spending and lower rates of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch tend to have the strongest academic outcomes. This suggests a potential correlation between resources and student achievement. However, some high-poverty schools like the magnet programs at Ps 119 Amersfort, Ps 198, and Ps 245 are able to achieve above-average results, indicating that with the right resources and programs, high-poverty schools can succeed.