Serving 500 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, John Street School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Street School's student population of 500 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
500 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Street School 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 John Street School is 0.64, 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
#1058 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
21%
10%
Hispanic
22%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
52%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Street School's ranking?
John Street School is ranked #1058 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are John Street School often compared to?
John Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Polk Street School, Washington Street School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend John Street School?
500 students attend John Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of John Street School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Street School?
John Street School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does John Street School offer ?
John Street School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John Street School part of?
John Street School is part of Franklin Square Union Free School District.
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