Serving 512 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, River School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
River School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
River School's student population of 512 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
512 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Mascot
River Shark
School Rankings
River School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#166 out of 4346 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
34%
10%
Hispanic
18%
30%
Black
7%
16%
White
35%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: River Shark
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River School's ranking?
River School is ranked #166 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are River School often compared to?
River Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 116 Mary Lindley Murray by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend River School?
512 students attend River School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of River School students are White, 34% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of River School?
River School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does River School offer ?
River School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is River School part of?
River School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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