Serving 422 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Baylis Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 422 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 63%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 87% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Baylis Elementary 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 Baylis Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Baylis Elementary School?
422 students attend Baylis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Baylis Elementary School students are Asian, 37% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baylis Elementary School?
Baylis Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Baylis Elementary School offer ?
Baylis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Baylis Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 422 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 63%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 87% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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