For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,944 students in the neighborhood of Great Kills, Staten Island, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Great Kills are P.s. 8 Shirlee Solomon, P.s. 32 Gifford School and I.s. 24 Myra S Barnes. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Great Kills, Staten Island, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Great Kills, Staten Island, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.s. 8 Shirlee Solomon
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
112 Lindenwood Rd
Staten Island, NY 10308
(718) 356-2800
Staten Island, NY 10308
(718) 356-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
Rank: #22.
P.s. 32 Gifford School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
232 Barlow Ave
Staten Island, NY 10308
(718) 984-1688
Staten Island, NY 10308
(718) 984-1688
Grades: PK-5
| 656 students
Rank: #33.
I.s. 24 Myra S Barnes
(Math: 51% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
750 Durant Ave
Staten Island, NY 10308
(718) 982-4700
Staten Island, NY 10308
(718) 982-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,289 students
Rank: n/an/a
David Marquis School Of The Arts
Special Education School
15 Fairfield St
Staten Island, NY 10308
(718) 984-9800
Staten Island, NY 10308
(718) 984-9800
Grades: PK-12
| 517 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Great Kills, Staten Island, NY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Great Kills, Staten Island, NY include P.s. 8 Shirlee Solomon, P.s. 32 Gifford School and I.s. 24 Myra S Barnes.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Great Kills, Staten Island?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Great Kills, Staten Island.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Great Kills, Staten Island?
the neighborhood of Great Kills, Staten Island public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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