Serving 482 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 46 Alley Pond 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 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 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: 482 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 46 Alley Pond ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 46 Alley Pond's student population of 482 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
482 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 46 Alley Pond 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. 46 Alley Pond is 0.60, 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
#809 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
59%
10%
Hispanic
20%
30%
Black
6%
16%
White
10%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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. 46 Alley Pond's ranking?
P.s. 46 Alley Pond is ranked #809 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 46 Alley Pond often compared to?
P.s. 46 Alley Pondis 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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 46 Alley Pond?
482 students attend P.s. 46 Alley Pond.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of P.s. 46 Alley Pond students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 46 Alley Pond?
P.s. 46 Alley Pond has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 46 Alley Pond offer ?
P.s. 46 Alley Pond offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 46 Alley Pond part of?
P.s. 46 Alley Pond is part of New York City Geographic District #26 School District.
School Reviews
5 7/19/2010
I attended this school in the '90s... it was a wonderful place to grow up, and the teachers were caring and well qualified. They don't put up with bullying, and everyone is taken care of. No one falls through the cracks at 46-- I'd recommend it to anyone.
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