Serving 515 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 59 Beekman Hill International 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 72% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 515 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
P.s. 59 Beekman Hill International 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. 59 Beekman Hill International is 0.59, 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?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 59 Beekman Hill International?
515 students attend P.s. 59 Beekman Hill International.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of P.s. 59 Beekman Hill International students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 59 Beekman Hill International?
P.s. 59 Beekman Hill International has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 59 Beekman Hill International offer ?
P.s. 59 Beekman Hill International offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 59 Beekman Hill International part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 515 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
