Serving 1,125 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 89 Jose Peralta School Of Dreamers 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 30% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,125 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 89 Jose Peralta School Of Dreamers's student population of 1,125 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,125 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.s. 89 Jose Peralta School Of Dreamers 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. 89 Jose Peralta School Of Dreamers is 0.36, 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
#2910 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
19%
10%
Hispanic
78%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
2%
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
89%
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. 89 Jose Peralta School Of Dreamers's ranking?
P.s. 89 Jose Peralta School Of Dreamers is ranked #2910 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 89 Jose Peralta School Of Dreamers often compared to?
P.s. 89 Jose Peralta School Of Dreamersis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 102 Bayview, P.s. 13 Clement C Moore by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 89 Jose Peralta School Of Dreamers?
1,125 students attend P.s. 89 Jose Peralta School Of Dreamers.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of P.s. 89 Jose Peralta School Of Dreamers students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 89 Jose Peralta School Of Dreamers?
P.s. 89 Jose Peralta School Of Dreamers has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 89 Jose Peralta School Of Dreamers offer ?
P.s. 89 Jose Peralta School Of Dreamers offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 89 Jose Peralta School Of Dreamers part of?
P.s. 89 Jose Peralta School Of Dreamers is part of New York City Geographic District #24 School District.
School Reviews
3 3/20/2020
I graduated from this school with full support and wonderful memories. Now, after many years, it has changed. Teachers has become fond of labeling children for what they think they are instead of actual evidence support to back their claim. They focus on labeling instead of promoting actual educational growth and aspirations for higher education. None the less, it's an ok school from what it used to be back in my day.
5 5/16/2016
PS 89 is a good school i graduated from this school but the only thing thats sad about this school is the fact that they barely pay attention to their trees around them. Everytime i pass by i would see that as the trees are surrounded by metals i have no idea why the metals are surrounding them if the trees are grown but, as the trees get older they are not allowed to grow be because of the fact that the metals are now inside of the trees. I would put a picture up to show you but it doesnt allow pictures. Trees are part of nature and we should support it and help it out because they are a basic part of life. This is what the school could improve on. "?
5 3/22/2014
Phenomenal school. Actually had my best years of my life there. I wonder if anything has changed after 8 years.
5 10/17/2011
i like this school because it has some of the best teachers like ms.gorman
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