Serving 593 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 105 Bay School 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 9% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 593 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 105 Bay School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.s. 105 Bay School's student population of 593 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
593 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.s. 105 Bay School 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. 105 Bay School is 0.55, 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
#4237 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
38%
30%
Black
56%
16%
White
1%
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
97%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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. 105 Bay School's ranking?
P.s. 105 Bay School is ranked #4237 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 105 Bay School often compared to?
P.s. 105 Bay Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Goldie Maple Academy, P.s. 43 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 105 Bay School?
593 students attend P.s. 105 Bay School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of P.s. 105 Bay School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 105 Bay School?
P.s. 105 Bay School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 105 Bay School offer ?
P.s. 105 Bay School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 105 Bay School part of?
P.s. 105 Bay School is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.
School Reviews
5 2/10/2021
I worked here briefly, and the staff and principal are great! Very hard workers and I can tell they really care about the kids. The school has a lot of students and I loved the energy. Keep up the good work. The sky is the limit.
1 2/11/2020
Why do the kids not get fed lunch until time to go home! This is crazy! My child said kid are not focused to wake to learn and red eye with low energy to focus! No one address this issue. This is why all the kids are testing low on the test!
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