Serving 759 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps/is 78 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 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 Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 759 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps/is 78 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
Diversity
School Overview
Ps/is 78's student population of 759 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
759 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Educating The Whole Child
School Rankings
Ps/is 78 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 Ps/is 78 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
#322 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
30%
10%
Hispanic
21%
30%
Black
5%
16%
White
36%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps/is 78's ranking?
Ps/is 78 is ranked #322 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps/is 78?
759 students attend Ps/is 78.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Ps/is 78 students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ps/is 78?
Ps/is 78 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps/is 78 offer ?
Ps/is 78 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ps/is 78 part of?
Ps/is 78 is part of New York City Geographic District #30.
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