P.s. 993 serves 636 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 636 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 993 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 993's student population of 636 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 119 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
636 students
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 993 is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
24%
10%
Hispanic
36%
31%
Black
16%
15%
White
20%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are P.s. 993 often compared to?
P.s. 993is often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 177 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend P.s. 993?
636 students attend P.s. 993.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of P.s. 993 students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 20% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 993?
P.s. 993 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 993 offer ?
P.s. 993 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 993 part of?
P.s. 993 is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75.
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