P.S. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning

98 Grant St
Staten Island, NY 10301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Top 50% in NY
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

P.S. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning's student population of 382 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
382 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

P.S. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning ranks within the top 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. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning is 0.64, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#1548 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
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45-49%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of P.S. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of P.S. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of P.S. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
54%
29%
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Black
21%
16%
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White
18%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in P.S. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of P.S. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in P.S. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in P.S. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is P.S. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning's ranking?
P.S. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning is ranked #1548 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning often compared to?
P.S. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learningis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 74 Future Leaders Elementary School, P.S. 16 John J Driscoll by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning?
382 students attend P.S. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of P.S. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning?
P.S. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning offer ?
P.S. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning part of?
P.S. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning is part of New York City Geographic District #31 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning located?
P.S. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning is located in the Mid Island neighborhood of Staten Island, NY. There are 14 other public schools located in Mid Island.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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