Serving 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 360 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 360's student population of 308 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
308 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
P.S. 360 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. 360 is 0.31, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2000 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
7%
29%
Black
83%
16%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 360 is ranked #2000 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 360 often compared to?
P.S. 360is often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 176 Cambria Heights by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 360?
308 students attend P.S. 360.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of P.S. 360 students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 360?
P.S. 360 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 360 offer ?
P.S. 360 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 360 part of?
P.S. 360 is part of New York City Geographic District #29 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 360 located?
P.S. 360 is located in the St Albans neighborhood of Saint Albans, NY. There are 7 other public schools located in St Albans.
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