Serving 563 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 3 Charrette School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 563 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 3 Charrette 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 Charrette School's student population of 563 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
563 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
1971
Colors
Green and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
P.s. 3 Charrette School ranks within the top 20% 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 Charrette School is 0.62, 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
#435 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
17%
31%
Black
6%
15%
White
58%
39%
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Starfish
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 3 Charrette School's ranking?
P.s. 3 Charrette School is ranked #435 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 3 Charrette School often compared to?
P.s. 3 Charrette Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 41 Greenwich Village by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 3 Charrette School?
563 students attend P.s. 3 Charrette School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of P.s. 3 Charrette School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 3 Charrette School?
P.s. 3 Charrette School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 3 Charrette School offer ?
P.s. 3 Charrette School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 3 Charrette School part of?
P.s. 3 Charrette School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2.
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