P.S. 105 Bay School

420 Beach 51st St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 661 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 10:1 is lower than 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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 661 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

P.S. 105 Bay School's student population of 661 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
661 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
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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 0.53, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#4237 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of P.S. 105 Bay School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
9%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of P.S. 105 Bay School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of P.S. 105 Bay School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of P.S. 105 Bay School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
10%
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Hispanic
37%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in P.S. 105 Bay School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
58%
16%
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White
1%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of P.S. 105 Bay School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in P.S. 105 Bay School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in P.S. 105 Bay School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
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?
661 students attend P.S. 105 Bay School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of P.S. 105 Bay School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 105 Bay School?
P.S. 105 Bay School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than 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?

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.
- Posted by Administrator - Patricia
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!
- Posted by Parent - Parent

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 661 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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