Serving 363 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 31 Bayside ranks in the top 30% 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 73% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 31 Bayside ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
P.s. 31 Bayside's student population of 363 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 31 Bayside 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. 31 Bayside is 0.66, 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
#938 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
44%
10%
Hispanic
37%
30%
Black
6%
16%
White
10%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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. 31 Bayside's ranking?
P.s. 31 Bayside is ranked #938 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 31 Bayside often compared to?
P.s. 31 Baysideis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 203 Oakland Gardens by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 31 Bayside?
363 students attend P.s. 31 Bayside.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of P.s. 31 Bayside students are Asian, 37% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 31 Bayside?
P.s. 31 Bayside has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 31 Bayside offer ?
P.s. 31 Bayside offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 31 Bayside part of?
P.s. 31 Bayside is part of New York City Geographic District #26 School District.
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