Serving 602 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor 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 64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 602 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor's student population of 602 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
602 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
2015
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor is 0.40, 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
#1139 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
16%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
76%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor's ranking?
Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor is ranked #1139 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor often compared to?
Ps/ms 114 Belle Harboris often viewed alongside schools like Waterside Children's Studio School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor?
602 students attend Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor?
Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor offer ?
Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor part of?
Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.
School Reviews
1 8/28/2020
Teachers are rude, do not teach and have no respect.
5 11/3/2010
Great School with warm and inviting atmosphere.
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