Serving 887 students in grades Kindergarten-8, P.s. 189 Bilingual Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 887 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 189 Bilingual Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.s. 189 Bilingual Center's student population of 887 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
887 students
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 189 Bilingual Center ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 189 Bilingual Center is 0.49, 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
#1689 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
27%
31%
Black
66%
15%
White
4%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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. 189 Bilingual Center's ranking?
P.s. 189 Bilingual Center is ranked #1689 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 189 Bilingual Center often compared to?
P.s. 189 Bilingual Centeris often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 236 Mill Basin, P.s. 312 Bergen Beach by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 189 Bilingual Center?
887 students attend P.s. 189 Bilingual Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of P.s. 189 Bilingual Center students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 189 Bilingual Center?
P.s. 189 Bilingual Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 189 Bilingual Center offer ?
P.s. 189 Bilingual Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 189 Bilingual Center part of?
P.s. 189 Bilingual Center is part of New York City Geographic District #17.
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