Park School serves 543 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% 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-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Park School's student population of 543 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
543 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Park School is 0.52, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
66%
29%
Black
8%
16%
White
20%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
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
How many students attend Park School?
543 students attend Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Park School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park School?
Park School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Park School offer ?
Park School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Park School part of?
Park School is part of Ossining Union Free School District.
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