P.s. 993 serves 569 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 569 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 993 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 993's student population of 569 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 107 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
569 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 993 is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
23%
10%
Hispanic
34%
30%
Black
18%
16%
White
21%
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
84%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are P.s. 993 often compared to?
P.s. 993is often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 177 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend P.s. 993?
569 students attend P.s. 993.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of P.s. 993 students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 21% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 993?
P.s. 993 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 993 offer ?
P.s. 993 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 993 part of?
P.s. 993 is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
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