Serving 438 students in grades Kindergarten-8, P.s. 333 Manhattan School For Children ranks in the top 30% 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 60% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (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 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 333 Manhattan School For Children ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 333 Manhattan School For Children's student population of 438 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
438 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
1990
School Motto
MSC is a caring, collaborative community where joy, inclusivity, creativity, independence, and a love of learning are some of our greatest values.
School Rankings
P.s. 333 Manhattan School For Children 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. 333 Manhattan School For Children is 0.71, 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
#1128 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
41%
31%
Black
17%
15%
White
30%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
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. 333 Manhattan School For Children's ranking?
P.s. 333 Manhattan School For Children is ranked #1128 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 333 Manhattan School For Children often compared to?
P.s. 333 Manhattan School For Childrenis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 75 Emily Dickinson by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 333 Manhattan School For Children?
438 students attend P.s. 333 Manhattan School For Children.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of P.s. 333 Manhattan School For Children students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 333 Manhattan School For Children?
P.s. 333 Manhattan School For Children has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 333 Manhattan School For Children offer ?
P.s. 333 Manhattan School For Children offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 333 Manhattan School For Children part of?
P.s. 333 Manhattan School For Children is part of New York City Geographic District # 3.
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