Serving 739 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than 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 Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 739 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
P.s. 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School's student population of 739 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
739 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sat. Aug 30, 2025
School Motto
Kind, Gentle & Grateful
School Rankings
P.s. 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#449 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
10%
Hispanic
31%
30%
Black
7%
16%
White
41%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
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. 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School's ranking?
P.s. 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School is ranked #449 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School often compared to?
P.s. 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sixth Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School?
739 students attend P.s. 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of P.s. 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School?
P.s. 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School offer ?
P.s. 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School part of?
P.s. 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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