Serving 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 273 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 273's student population of 329 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
329 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
2019
School Rankings
P.s. 273 ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 273 is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1637 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
76%
31%
Black
3%
15%
White
2%
39%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 273's ranking?
P.s. 273 is ranked #1637 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 273 often compared to?
P.s. 273is often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 51, P.s. 56 Harry Eichler by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 273?
329 students attend P.s. 273.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of P.s. 273 students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 273?
P.s. 273 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 273 offer ?
P.s. 273 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 273 part of?
P.s. 273 is part of New York City Geographic District #27.
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