Serving 890 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 226 Alfred De B Mason ranks in the top 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 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (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 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 890 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
P.s. 226 Alfred De B Mason ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 226 Alfred De B Mason is 0.70, 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. 226 Alfred De B Mason is ranked #2165 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 226 Alfred De B Mason?
890 students attend P.s. 226 Alfred De B Mason.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of P.s. 226 Alfred De B Mason students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Asian, 2% 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. 226 Alfred De B Mason?
P.s. 226 Alfred De B Mason has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 226 Alfred De B Mason offer ?
P.s. 226 Alfred De B Mason offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 226 Alfred De B Mason part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 890 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
