Serving 560 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (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 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 560 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg is 0.69, 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?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg?
560 students attend P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg?
P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg offer ?
P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg part of?
I HAVE 3 kids. Two of my sons went to this school & now my only daughter is going to this school. I am with this school since 2010 & I know them very well. I love the teachers & their teaching method, their welcoming attitude towards all parents very much. I wish I could assist them as a Substitute Teacher. The school recently closed the nomination process. Plz if you reopen the nomination process then let me know then my dream will come true working with you.
- Posted by Parent - SAYMA
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 560 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
