Average
#3090 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 20 Anna Silver
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 1
166 ESSEX ST, New York, NY 10002
Enrollment
379
Student-Teacher
12.6:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
379
Student-Teacher
12.6:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,090 of 4,742
In New York
#243 of 346
public schools
In district
#14 of 26
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 1
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PS 20 Anna Silver
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About PS 20 Anna Silver
PS 20 Anna Silver is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 1. PS 20 Anna Silver serves approximately 379 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 20 Anna Silver has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,090 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 20 Anna Silver show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.5 · Average
- District avg 5.1
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
60% of students at PS 20 Anna Silver were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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PS 20 Anna Silver — Students at PS 20 Anna Silver score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
86%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 32 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.9/10.
How PS 20 Anna Silver Compares
See how PS 20 Anna Silver performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
166 ESSEX ST, New York, NY 10002
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 20 Anna Silver may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. NORD ANGLIA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is NEW AMSTERDAM SCHOOL (rated 6.4/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, STAR ACADEMY PS 63 (THE) (rated 5.2/10, 0.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| LOWER EAST SIDE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL New York | 0.1 mi | 4.6 |
| SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL LEADERS New York | 0.1 mi | 5.1 |
| STAR ACADEMY PS 63 (THE) New York | 0.2 mi | 5.2 |
| NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL New York | 0.2 mi | 2.8 |
| CORNELIA CONNELLY CENTER New York | 0.2 mi | 7.4 |
| PS 140 NATHAN STRAUS New York | 0.2 mi | 4.9 |
| PS 142 AMALIA CASTRO New York | 0.2 mi | 4.2 |
| MANHATTAN CHARTER SCHOOL New York | 0.2 mi | 4.8 |
| CASCADES HIGH SCHOOL New York | 0.2 mi | 5.4 |
| FORSYTHE SATELLITE ACADEMY New York | 0.2 mi | 6.0 |
| NEW AMSTERDAM SCHOOL New York | 0.3 mi | 6.4 |
| MANHATTAN SCHOOL FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT New York | 0.3 mi | 3.8 |
| NEW DESIGN HIGH SCHOOL New York | 0.3 mi | 6.5 |
| HIGH SCHOOL FOR DUAL LANGUAGE AND ASIAN STUDIES New York | 0.3 mi | 8.8 |
| ESSEX STREET ACADEMY New York | 0.3 mi | 8.2 |
| URBAN ASSEMBLY ACADEMY OF GOVERNMENT AND LAW New York | 0.3 mi | 7.8 |
| LOWER MANHATTAN ARTS ACADEMY New York | 0.3 mi | 7.0 |
| NORD ANGLIA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL New York | 0.3 mi | 7.6 |
| BETH JACOB PAROCHIAL SCHOOL New York | 0.3 mi | 5.0 |
| PS 64 ROBERT SIMON New York | 0.3 mi | 5.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10002 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$46,525
Median Home Value
$808,500
Median Rent
$1,207/mo
Population
75,517
College Educated
39%
Homeownership
18.6%
Avg Commute
31.1 min
Poverty Rate
24.9%
Median Age
42.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ALEXANDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Alexander, NY | 5.5 |
| ANN G MCGUINNESS ELEMENTAR SCHOOL Endicott, NY | 5.5 |
| ANNUNCIATION SCHOOL Tuckahoe, NY | 5.5 |
| AQUEBOGUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Aquebogue, NY | 5.5 |
| AUTUMN LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rochester, NY | 5.5 |
| BAIS YAAKOV OF 18TH AVE Brooklyn, NY | 5.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 20 Anna Silver
What grades does PS 20 Anna Silver serve?
PS 20 Anna Silver serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 20 Anna Silver?
PS 20 Anna Silver has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 20 Anna Silver?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 20 Anna Silver is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 20 Anna Silver rank in NY?
PS 20 Anna Silver ranks #3,090 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 20 Anna Silver's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 20 Anna Silver has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 PS 20 Anna Silver?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 20 Anna Silver has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 20 Anna Silver a charter school?
No, PS 20 Anna Silver is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 20 Anna Silver a Title I school?
No, PS 20 Anna Silver is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 20 Anna Silver?
86.0% of students at PS 20 Anna Silver qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 379
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 86.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.9%
- Phone
- (212) 254-9577
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 1- District Enrollment
- 9,896
- Schools in District
- 26
- District Rank
- #14 of 26
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