Serving 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 36 Saint Albans School 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 36 Saint Albans School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
P.s. 36 Saint Albans School's student population of 293 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
293 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.s. 36 Saint Albans School 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. 36 Saint Albans School is 0.53, 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
#3352 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
16%
30%
Black
66%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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. 36 Saint Albans School's ranking?
P.s. 36 Saint Albans School is ranked #3352 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 36 Saint Albans School often compared to?
P.s. 36 Saint Albans Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 136 Roy Wilkins by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 36 Saint Albans School?
293 students attend P.s. 36 Saint Albans School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of P.s. 36 Saint Albans School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 36 Saint Albans School?
P.s. 36 Saint Albans School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 36 Saint Albans School offer ?
P.s. 36 Saint Albans School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 36 Saint Albans School part of?
P.s. 36 Saint Albans School is part of New York City Geographic District #29 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 36 Saint Albans School located?
P.s. 36 Saint Albans School is located in the St Albans neighborhood of Saint Albans, NY. There are 7 other public schools located in St Albans.
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