Serving 395 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 169 Bay Terrace 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 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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: 395 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
P.s. 169 Bay Terrace 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 P.s. 169 Bay Terrace is 0.71, 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.
P.s. 169 Bay Terrace is ranked #740 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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 169 Bay Terrace?
395 students attend P.s. 169 Bay Terrace.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of P.s. 169 Bay Terrace students are Asian, 26% of students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 169 Bay Terrace?
P.s. 169 Bay Terrace has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 169 Bay Terrace offer ?
P.s. 169 Bay Terrace offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 169 Bay Terrace part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 395 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
