Serving 272 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 26 Carteret School 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 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 26 Carteret School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
P.s. 26 Carteret School's student population of 272 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
272 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
P.s. 26 Carteret School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 26 Carteret School is 0.70, 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
#1003 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
23%
10%
Hispanic
34%
31%
Black
3%
15%
White
37%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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. 26 Carteret School's ranking?
P.s. 26 Carteret School is ranked #1003 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 26 Carteret School often compared to?
P.s. 26 Carteret Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 29 Bardwell, P.s. 30 Westerleigh by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 26 Carteret School?
272 students attend P.s. 26 Carteret School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of P.s. 26 Carteret School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 26 Carteret School?
P.s. 26 Carteret School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 26 Carteret School offer ?
P.s. 26 Carteret School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 26 Carteret School part of?
P.s. 26 Carteret School is part of New York City Geographic District #31.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 26 Carteret School located?
P.s. 26 Carteret School is located in the Travis Chelsea neighborhood of Staten Island, NY.
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