Serving 220 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 26 Jesse Owens ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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-5
- Enrollment: 220 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 26 Jesse Owens ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 26 Jesse Owens's student population of 220 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 26 Jesse Owens ranks within the top 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. 26 Jesse Owens is 0.62, 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
#2000 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
36%
30%
Black
50%
16%
White
10%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 26 Jesse Owens's ranking?
P.s. 26 Jesse Owens is ranked #2000 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 26 Jesse Owens often compared to?
P.s. 26 Jesse Owensis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 58 Carroll, P.s. 15 Patrick F Daly by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 26 Jesse Owens?
220 students attend P.s. 26 Jesse Owens.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of P.s. 26 Jesse Owens students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 26 Jesse Owens?
P.s. 26 Jesse Owens has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 26 Jesse Owens offer ?
P.s. 26 Jesse Owens offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 26 Jesse Owens part of?
P.s. 26 Jesse Owens is part of New York City Geographic District #16 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 26 Jesse Owens located?
P.s. 26 Jesse Owens is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.
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