Serving 605 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 90 Horace Mann 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 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 605 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 90 Horace Mann ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.S. 90 Horace Mann's student population of 605 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
605 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 90 Horace Mann 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. 90 Horace Mann is 0.59, 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
#2805 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
28%
10%
Hispanic
58%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
6%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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. 90 Horace Mann's ranking?
P.S. 90 Horace Mann is ranked #2805 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 90 Horace Mann often compared to?
P.S. 90 Horace Mannis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis, P.S. 254 Rosa Parks School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 90 Horace Mann?
605 students attend P.S. 90 Horace Mann.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of P.S. 90 Horace Mann students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 90 Horace Mann?
P.S. 90 Horace Mann has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 90 Horace Mann offer ?
P.S. 90 Horace Mann offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 90 Horace Mann part of?
P.S. 90 Horace Mann is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.
School Reviews
5 7/28/2021
The great school principal is involved and the teacher also helps.
5 6/24/2014
great school, good teachers, good administrators, awesome principal. school is in a bad location. i would recommend this school. better than most public schools. the principal knows everyone by name. You can't make everyone happy, but i feel they care
5 5/21/2012
Excelent teachers that help you get involved in your specific interest
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