Serving 509 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 194 Raoul Wallenberg 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), 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: 509 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 194 Raoul Wallenberg ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.S. 194 Raoul Wallenberg's student population of 509 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
509 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 194 Raoul Wallenberg 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. 194 Raoul Wallenberg is 0.73, which is more 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
#3024 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
25%
29%
Black
42%
16%
White
13%
40%
Hawaiian
13%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
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. 194 Raoul Wallenberg's ranking?
P.S. 194 Raoul Wallenberg is ranked #3024 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 194 Raoul Wallenberg often compared to?
P.S. 194 Raoul Wallenbergis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 206 Joseph F Lamb, P.S. 100 Coney Island School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 194 Raoul Wallenberg?
509 students attend P.S. 194 Raoul Wallenberg.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of P.S. 194 Raoul Wallenberg students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 13% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 194 Raoul Wallenberg?
P.S. 194 Raoul Wallenberg has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 194 Raoul Wallenberg offer ?
P.S. 194 Raoul Wallenberg offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 194 Raoul Wallenberg part of?
P.S. 194 Raoul Wallenberg is part of New York City Geographic District #22 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 194 Raoul Wallenberg located?
P.S. 194 Raoul Wallenberg is located in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 9 other public schools located in Sheepshead Bay.
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