Serving 488 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.S. 376 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 376 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
P.S. 376's student population of 488 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
488 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 376 ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.S. 376 is 0.36, 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
#760 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
79%
29%
Black
9%
16%
White
8%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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. 376's ranking?
P.S. 376 is ranked #760 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 376 often compared to?
P.S. 376is often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 89, P.S. 234 Independence School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 376?
488 students attend P.S. 376.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of P.S. 376 students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 376?
P.S. 376 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 376 offer ?
P.S. 376 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 376 part of?
P.S. 376 is part of New York City Geographic District #32 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 376 located?
P.S. 376 is located in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 35 other public schools located in Bushwick.
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