Serving 803 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Battery Park City 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 73% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 803 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 73% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Battery Park City School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Battery Park City School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Battery Park City School is ranked #658 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Battery Park City School?
803 students attend Battery Park City School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Battery Park City School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Battery Park City School?
Battery Park City School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Battery Park City School offer ?
Battery Park City School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Battery Park City School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 803 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 73% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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