Serving 419 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Heritage Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 49% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 419 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Heritage Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage Heights Elementary School is 0.68, 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 is Heritage Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Heritage Heights Elementary School is ranked #3209 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Heritage Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Heritage Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maplemere Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Heritage Heights Elementary School?
419 students attend Heritage Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Heritage Heights Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heritage Heights Elementary School?
Heritage Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Heritage Heights Elementary School offer ?
Heritage Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Heritage Heights Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 419 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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