Excellent
#247 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 5% in state
Battery Park City School
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York, NY
A New York City Geographic District # 2 elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
55 BATTERY PL, New York, NY 10011
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 73% proficient (2022)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Battery Park City School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 74% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Battery Park City School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 96Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 81Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,049/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New York), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$146,571
Median home value
$1,165,800
Median rent
$2,868/mo
College educated
79.2%
Homeownership
36%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10011; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS 94Enrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–11 | 0.0 mi | 456 | Compare → |
| Battery Park MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.1 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| PS 150Enrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 242 | Compare → |
| The Lang SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 49 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New York City Geographic District # 2
- Schools in district
- 119
- Rank in district
- #16 of 118
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Battery Park City School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Battery Park City School
Battery Park City School is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 2, serving approximately 803 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #247 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Battery Park City School
What grades does Battery Park City School serve?
Battery Park City School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Battery Park City School?
Battery Park City School has an enrollment of approximately 803 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Battery Park City School?
The student-teacher ratio at Battery Park City School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Battery Park City School rank in NY?
Battery Park City School ranks #247 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Battery Park City School's MySchoolScout rating?
Battery Park City School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Battery Park City School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Battery Park City School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Battery Park City School a charter school?
No, Battery Park City School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Battery Park City School a Title I school?
No, Battery Park City School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Battery Park City School?
21.3% of students at Battery Park City School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 803
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (212) 266-5800
- Area population (ZIP 10011)
- 49,344
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 43
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10011; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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