Serving 490 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 68 ranks in the bottom 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 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 490 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
P.s. 68 ranks within the bottom 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. 68 is 0.51, 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. 68 is ranked #2336 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 68?
490 students attend P.s. 68.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of P.s. 68 students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 68?
P.s. 68 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 68 offer ?
P.s. 68 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
The new principal, Ms. Solis, has done a phenomenal job in improving the school. She is very hand-on/involved, actively engaged with parents & staff alike, created more programs & activitivies for the kids and has a great leadership quality.My child is currently in third grade. He has been there since kindergarten. I never seen the previous principal actively involved or meet and greet the parents. For the teachers, all is great but Ms Gutierrez has been the Best second grade teacher. She has the same qualities as Ms Solis. My child often talks about her. Her class motivates him to do well in school until this day.
- Posted by Parent - Much improved
59/9/2017
So far so good. My child likes the school. Staff seems to be pretty good. Running a school is a hard job we should appreciate the hard work that goes into being an educator. AP Mr Vail is a grest guy very much involved. I'll return with a review in 6months
- Posted by Parent - Cue
45/13/2017
Our new principle is amazing there are so many clubs and the school is getting better each day. Also I am in fifth grade
- Posted by Student/Alumni - LittLikeTheStar
57/4/2014
I went to that school from 3rd grade to 5th grade and I loved it. The teachers was great and I loved every year at that school. I took the bus to that school for 3 years. Now I'm sending my son there. I'm really hoping I can see my old teachers when I drop my son off. GREAT MEMORIES
- Posted by Parent - Missm
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 490 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
