P.S. 003 The Margaret Gioiosa School

This school delivers results that put it in Staten Island's top tier. At 81.1% ELA and 88.5% math proficiency, P.S. 003 runs roughly 20 percentage points above the district average in both subjects — a gap that signals real academic lift. The historical trajectory is worth noting: from 2016's 58.1% ELA and 64% math, scores have climbed steadily year over year, with particularly strong growth in the 2017-2019 stretch. Grade 4 math stands out at an exceptional 97.1% proficiency. The 3.39 overall rating compared to the district's 2.45 places this school firmly in above-average territory.

The survey data tells a remarkable story — parent satisfaction at 97%, teacher instruction quality at 99%, and a perfect 100% for strong relationships and teacher-reported safety. Every single teacher who responded reported feeling safe in the building. Trust metrics across the board (parent-teacher, parent-principal, teacher-principal, teacher collegial) all hover in the 96-99% range. There have been zero suspensions for three consecutive years. The one puzzle is chronic absenteeism at 82% — notably high, though attendance overall sits at 93.7% (slightly above district average). This likely reflects a subset of students missing significant school time while the majority attend reliably.

The student body is predominantly white (73%) with smaller Hispanic (14%), Asian (11%), and multiracial (2%) populations. This mirrors the neighborhood's demographics — a stable, middle-to-upper-income area with 79.5% homeownership and a median household income of $118,500. The diversity index of 49% reflects a school that's less diverse than the city overall but representative of this particular corner of Staten Island. Twenty-two percent of students have IEPs, slightly above typical.

The Annadale-Huguenot-Prince's Bay-Woodrow area ranks highly for safety (87th percentile), family density (65th percentile), and stability (79th percentile). It's a residential neighborhood of single-family homes, with a median home value around $800,000. The poverty rate sits at just 5.4%, and 41.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Transit options are limited (19.92 percentile) — this is a car-dependent area, which families should factor into their commute calculations. The health environment scores well (95th percentile), and the education orientation of the neighborhood (68.58) suggests this is a place where families prioritize schools.

This is a car-dependent neighborhood. Families without a vehicle should expect the commute to require planning — the low transit score reflects limited public transportation options in this part of Staten Island.