Serving 434 students in grades Kindergarten-8, P.S. 333 Manhattan School For Children ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher 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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 333 Manhattan School For Children ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
P.S. 333 Manhattan School For Children's student population of 434 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
434 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 333 Manhattan School For Children ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.S. 333 Manhattan School For Children is 0.73, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1022 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
26%
29%
Black
16%
16%
White
41%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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. 333 Manhattan School For Children's ranking?
P.S. 333 Manhattan School For Children is ranked #1022 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 333 Manhattan School For Children often compared to?
P.S. 333 Manhattan School For Childrenis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 75 Emily Dickinson by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 333 Manhattan School For Children?
434 students attend P.S. 333 Manhattan School For Children.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of P.S. 333 Manhattan School For Children students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 333 Manhattan School For Children?
P.S. 333 Manhattan School For Children has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 333 Manhattan School For Children offer ?
P.S. 333 Manhattan School For Children offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 333 Manhattan School For Children part of?
P.S. 333 Manhattan School For Children is part of New York City Geographic District # 3 School District.
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