Needs Improvement
#4325 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 94
School · NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
55 BATTERY PL, New York, NY 10280
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 336 schools in New York. Learn more
Enrollment
456
Student-Teacher
4.8:1
Score
3.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 11th
Enrollment
456
Student-Teacher
4.8:1
Score
3.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 11th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,325 of 4,742
In New York
#326 of 346
public schools
In district
#35 of 58
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
Academic performance
7.1 / 10
Very Good
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PS 94
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About PS 94
PS 94 is a public school in New York, NY, part of NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75. PS 94 serves approximately 456 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-11th, and has a 4.8:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 94 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #4,325 of 4,742 schools in NY.
- This school 3.8 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.2
- NY avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 4.8:1 students to teachers, PS 94 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
71% of students at PS 94 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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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
85.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How PS 94 Compares
See how PS 94 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
55 BATTERY PL, New York, NY 10280
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 94 may also want to explore other schools in the area. QUAD PREPARATORY SCHOOL (THE) (rated 8.7/10, 0.4 miles away, in nearby Manhattan), which scores notably higher. Another option is THE TITUS SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, THE LANG SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BATTERY PARK CITY SCHOOL New York | 0.0 mi | 8.6 |
| BATTERY PARK MONTESSORI New York | 0.1 mi | — |
| JOHN V LINDSAY WILDCAT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL New York | 0.1 mi | 6.3 |
| PS 150 New York | 0.2 mi | 7.8 |
| THE LANG SCHOOL New York | 0.2 mi | 7.1 |
| RICHARD R GREEN HIGH SCHOOL OF TEACHING New York | 0.3 mi | 7.4 |
| URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS FOR YOUNG WOMEN New York | 0.3 mi | 8.5 |
| LOWER MANHATTAN COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL New York | 0.3 mi | 8.8 |
| NEW YORK CITY CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS New York | 0.3 mi | 6.5 |
| LEADERSHIP & PUBLIC SERVICE HIGH SCHOOL New York | 0.3 mi | 7.4 |
| HIGH SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS & FINANCE New York | 0.3 mi | 7.2 |
| MILLENNIUM HIGH SCHOOL New York | 0.3 mi | 8.0 |
| LEMAN MANHATTAN PREPARATORY SCHOOL New York | 0.3 mi | 5.4 |
| QUAD PREPARATORY SCHOOL (THE) Manhattan | 0.4 mi | 8.7 |
| PINE STREET SCHOOL New York | 0.4 mi | 8.1 |
| THE TITUS SCHOOL New York | 0.6 mi | 7.9 |
| PS 89 New York | 0.7 mi | 8.6 |
| IS 289 New York | 0.7 mi | 8.4 |
| PS 234 INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL New York | 0.7 mi | 8.2 |
| GERMAN SCHOOL MANHATTAN New York | 0.7 mi | 6.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10280 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$206,250
Median Home Value
$893,800
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
Population
8,668
College Educated
89.6%
Homeownership
32.4%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Median Age
41.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| PS 169 ROBERT F KENNEDY New York, NY | 3.8 |
| PS 771 Brooklyn, NY | 3.8 |
| EXCELLENCE BOYS CHARTER SCHOOL OF BEDFORD STUYVESANT Brooklyn, NY | 3.7 |
| PS 369 COY L COX SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 3.7 |
| OLEAN INTERMEDIATE-MIDDLE SCHOOL Olean, NY | 3.9 |
| PS Q811 Little Neck, NY | 3.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 94
What grades does PS 94 serve?
PS 94 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 11th.
How many students attend PS 94?
PS 94 has an enrollment of approximately 456 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 94?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 94 is 4.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 94 rank in NY?
PS 94 ranks #4,325 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 94's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 94 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is PS 94 a charter school?
No, PS 94 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 94 a Title I school?
No, PS 94 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 94?
85.5% of students at PS 94 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 11th
- Enrollment
- 456
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 95
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 85.5%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 70.8%
- Phone
- (212) 266-5810
Resources & Links
District
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75- Schools in District
- 59
- District Rank
- #35 of 58
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