PS 92 Mary Mcleod Bethune

PS 92 Mary McLeod Bethune is a public elementary school in New York City serving students from pre-K through fifth grade. With 170 students and an 11.3-to-1 student-teacher ratio, the school maintains an environment where individual attention is built into daily instruction. The school's academic performance stands out sharply at the state level.

PS 92 ranks 5th out of 4,739 public schools across New York, placing it in the top fraction of a percent statewide. Among elementary schools specifically, it holds the 5th spot out of 2,549, and it outperforms 100% of New York schools on composite measures. That composite score of 9.4 out of 10 reflects consistently strong results across both academic achievement and student growth.

The growth score of 10.0 out of 10 is particularly telling — it means students here are advancing faster than virtually any comparable school in the state, regardless of where they start. Combined with an academic score of 8.8, PS 92 earns an overall rating of Exceptional. For families evaluating elementary options in New York City, few schools at any level match this combination of scale, instructional ratio, and demonstrated outcomes.

PS 92 ranks 2nd out of 346 schools in New York City, making it one of the most effective elementary programs available.

With an enrollment of 170 students, PS 92 Mary Mcleod Bethune is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.