Serving 644 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 3 Margaret Gioiosa School ranks in the top 10% 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 88% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (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 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 644 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 3 Margaret Gioiosa School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 3 Margaret Gioiosa School's student population of 644 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
644 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Rankings
P.s. 3 Margaret Gioiosa School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 3 Margaret Gioiosa School is 0.47, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#285 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
12%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
71%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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. 3 Margaret Gioiosa School's ranking?
P.s. 3 Margaret Gioiosa School is ranked #285 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 3 Margaret Gioiosa School often compared to?
P.s. 3 Margaret Gioiosa Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 56 Louis Desario School, Kathleen Grimm School For Leadership by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 3 Margaret Gioiosa School?
644 students attend P.s. 3 Margaret Gioiosa School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of P.s. 3 Margaret Gioiosa School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 3 Margaret Gioiosa School?
P.s. 3 Margaret Gioiosa School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 3 Margaret Gioiosa School offer ?
P.s. 3 Margaret Gioiosa School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 3 Margaret Gioiosa School part of?
P.s. 3 Margaret Gioiosa School is part of New York City Geographic District #31 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 3 Margaret Gioiosa School located?
P.s. 3 Margaret Gioiosa School is located in the Princes Bay neighborhood of Staten Island, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Princes Bay.
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