Serving 277 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 2 Meyer London 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 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 2 Meyer London ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 2 Meyer London's student population of 277 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
277 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.s. 2 Meyer London 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 P.s. 2 Meyer London is 0.65, 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
#1220 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
50%
10%
Hispanic
28%
30%
Black
16%
16%
White
5%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 2 Meyer London's ranking?
P.s. 2 Meyer London is ranked #1220 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 2 Meyer London often compared to?
P.s. 2 Meyer Londonis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 124 Yung Wing, P.s. 42 Benjamin Altman 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 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 2 Meyer London?
277 students attend P.s. 2 Meyer London.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of P.s. 2 Meyer London students are Asian, 28% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 2 Meyer London?
P.s. 2 Meyer London has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 2 Meyer London offer ?
P.s. 2 Meyer London offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 2 Meyer London part of?
P.s. 2 Meyer London is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
School Reviews
5 4/14/2016
They have teachers who want to see their students succeed. The switched from Terc to Singapore math. Their is science lab. They also offer arts classes. There is a music teacher that teaches children to read music and runs choir. Thru the drama class, students have performed musicals like Annie, Aladin, Cinderella, and Willy Wonka. Some received good reviews in the local Chinatown papers. They won the Apple grant for the entire school. Art grant thru henry st settlement .
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