Serving 331 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Baychester Academy ranks in the top 20% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 331 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Baychester Academy 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 Baychester Academy is 0.46, 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.
Baychester Academy is ranked #849 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Baychester Academy often compared to?
Baychester Academyis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 121 Throop by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Baychester Academy?
331 students attend Baychester Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Baychester Academy students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baychester Academy?
Baychester Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Baychester Academy offer ?
Baychester Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Baychester Academy part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 331 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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