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P.s. 9 Sarah Anderson

100 W 84th St
New York, NY 10024
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School 9, The Sarah Anderson School is a public elementary K–5 neighborhood catchment school that offers two programs: Renaissance and Gifted. Founded in 1830, P.S. 9 is located on the Upper West Side in Manhattan, New York City.
Serving 497 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 9 Sarah Anderson ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 497 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 10% in NY
  • : 86% (Top 10%)
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

P.s. 9 Sarah Anderson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

P.s. 9 Sarah Anderson's student population of 497 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
497 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

P.s. 9 Sarah Anderson ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 9 Sarah Anderson is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#270 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
86%
52%
80%
49%
90-94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
16%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
62%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is P.s. 9 Sarah Anderson's ranking?
P.s. 9 Sarah Anderson is ranked #270 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 9 Sarah Anderson often compared to?
P.s. 9 Sarah Andersonis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 87 William Sherman by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 9 Sarah Anderson?
497 students attend P.s. 9 Sarah Anderson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of P.s. 9 Sarah Anderson students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 9 Sarah Anderson?
P.s. 9 Sarah Anderson has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 9 Sarah Anderson offer ?
P.s. 9 Sarah Anderson offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 9 Sarah Anderson part of?
P.s. 9 Sarah Anderson is part of New York City Geographic District # 3.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 497 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 86% (Top 10%)
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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