Public School 9, The Sarah Anderson School is a public elementary K–5 neighborhood catchment school that offers two programs: Renaissance and Gifted. Founded in 1830, P.S. 9 is located on the Upper West Side in Manhattan, New York City.
Serving 497 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 9 Sarah Anderson ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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: 497 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 9 Sarah Anderson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 9 Sarah Anderson's student population of 497 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
497 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
P.s. 9 Sarah Anderson ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 9 Sarah Anderson is 0.58, 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
#270 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
16%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
62%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
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. 9 Sarah Anderson's ranking?
P.s. 9 Sarah Anderson is ranked #270 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 9 Sarah Anderson often compared to?
P.s. 9 Sarah Andersonis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 87 William Sherman by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 9 Sarah Anderson?
497 students attend P.s. 9 Sarah Anderson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of P.s. 9 Sarah Anderson students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 9 Sarah Anderson?
P.s. 9 Sarah Anderson has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 9 Sarah Anderson offer ?
P.s. 9 Sarah Anderson offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 9 Sarah Anderson part of?
P.s. 9 Sarah Anderson is part of New York City Geographic District # 3 School District.
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