Serving 544 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 3 Charrette School ranks in the top 20% 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 71% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 544 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 3 Charrette School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 3 Charrette School's student population of 544 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
544 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
P.s. 3 Charrette School 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. 3 Charrette School is 0.60, 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
#700 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
49%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
11%
10%

Hispanic
18%
30%

Black
6%
16%

White
60%
40%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 P.s. 3 Charrette School's ranking?
P.s. 3 Charrette School is ranked #700 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 3 Charrette School often compared to?
P.s. 3 Charrette Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 41 Greenwich Village by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 3 Charrette School?
544 students attend P.s. 3 Charrette School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of P.s. 3 Charrette School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 3 Charrette School?
P.s. 3 Charrette School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 3 Charrette School offer ?
P.s. 3 Charrette School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 3 Charrette School part of?
P.s. 3 Charrette School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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