Serving 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 18 Winchester 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 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 18 Winchester ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 18 Winchester's student population of 425 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
425 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
P.s. 18 Winchester 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. 18 Winchester is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#590 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
56%
10%
Hispanic
21%
31%
Black
11%
15%
White
8%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 18 Winchester's ranking?
P.s. 18 Winchester is ranked #590 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 18 Winchester often compared to?
P.s. 18 Winchesteris often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 33 Edward M Funk 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 52% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 18 Winchester?
425 students attend P.s. 18 Winchester.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of P.s. 18 Winchester students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 18 Winchester?
P.s. 18 Winchester has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 18 Winchester offer ?
P.s. 18 Winchester offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 18 Winchester part of?
P.s. 18 Winchester is part of New York City Geographic District #26.
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