Serving 1,057 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 101 Verrazano 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 75% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (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.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,057 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 101 Verrazano ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.S. 101 Verrazano's student population of 1,057 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,057 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 101 Verrazano 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. 101 Verrazano is 0.61, 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
#679 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
55%
10%
Hispanic
14%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
28%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.S. 101 Verrazano's ranking?
P.S. 101 Verrazano is ranked #679 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 101 Verrazano?
1,057 students attend P.S. 101 Verrazano.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of P.S. 101 Verrazano students are Asian, 28% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 101 Verrazano?
P.S. 101 Verrazano has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 101 Verrazano offer ?
P.S. 101 Verrazano offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 101 Verrazano part of?
P.S. 101 Verrazano is part of New York City Geographic District #21 School District.
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