Serving 612 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 101 School In The Gardens ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 612 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 94% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 101 School In The Gardens ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
P.s. 101 School In The Gardens's student population of 612 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
612 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
P.s. 101 School In The Gardens ranks within the top 5% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 101 School In The Gardens is 0.74, which is more 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
#98 out of 4346 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
28%
10%
Hispanic
20%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
36%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
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 P.s. 101 School In The Gardens's ranking?
P.s. 101 School In The Gardens is ranked #98 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 101 School In The Gardens often compared to?
P.s. 101 School In The Gardensis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 144 Col Jeromus Remsen, P.s. 196 Grand Central Parkway by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 101 School In The Gardens?
612 students attend P.s. 101 School In The Gardens.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of P.s. 101 School In The Gardens students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 101 School In The Gardens?
P.s. 101 School In The Gardens has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 101 School In The Gardens offer ?
P.s. 101 School In The Gardens offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 101 School In The Gardens part of?
P.s. 101 School In The Gardens is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.
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