Serving 586 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 90 Horace Mann ranks in the bottom 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 51% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower 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 Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 90 Horace Mann ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.s. 90 Horace Mann's student population of 586 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
586 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
School with a Heart
School Rankings
P.s. 90 Horace Mann ranks within the bottom 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. 90 Horace Mann is 0.55, 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
#2560 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
24%
10%
Hispanic
63%
31%
Black
3%
15%
White
4%
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
88%
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. 90 Horace Mann's ranking?
P.s. 90 Horace Mann is ranked #2560 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 90 Horace Mann often compared to?
P.s. 90 Horace Mannis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis, P.s. 254 Rosa Parks School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 90 Horace Mann?
586 students attend P.s. 90 Horace Mann.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of P.s. 90 Horace Mann students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 90 Horace Mann?
P.s. 90 Horace Mann has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 90 Horace Mann offer ?
P.s. 90 Horace Mann offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 90 Horace Mann part of?
P.s. 90 Horace Mann is part of New York City Geographic District #27.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Excelent teachers that help you get involved in your specific interest
5 10/10/2025
great school, good teachers, good administrators, awesome principal. school is in a bad location. i would recommend this school. better than most public schools. the principal knows everyone by name. You can't make everyone happy, but i feel they care
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