P.S. 059 Beekman Hill International

Test scores here put P.S. 059 in the top tier of District 2 — ELA proficiency at 84.8% and math at 89.6% compared to district averages of 73.2% and 72.5% respectively. Looking at the trend, scores dipped notably in 2022 (likely reflecting pandemic disruption) with ELA at 76.3% and math at 72.4%, but the school has rebounded strongly — math in particular jumped 17 percentage points from 2022 to 2025. Grade-level breakdown shows strong performance across the board, with 3rd grade math hitting 93.9%. The 3.49 overall score on the city rating system reflects consistently high performance.

The survey data is remarkably strong across every dimension — 94% of families report satisfaction, 97% trust teachers, and 100% report strong relationships between adults and students. Teachers are equally positive: 95% trust the principal, 96% trust their colleagues, and 99% report feeling safe. Instruction quality scores 89%, matching the district average but in context of a high-performing school. The attendance rate of 94.1% runs slightly above the district average of 92%. Discipline data shows zero suspensions across the last three years — a rare record that suggests restorative or preventive approaches work well here. The chronic absenteeism figure appears high in the data, though this may reflect measurement methodology.

The student body is 58% white, 24% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 2% Black, and 1% Native American — notably less diverse than the city overall but roughly consistent with the neighborhood's demographics. The diversity index of 66% reflects this composition. With only 11% economic need and 16% IEP students, the school serves a relatively advantaged population. Families here are highly engaged: 75% responded to the family survey (395 responses), and the PTA is active. The community skews toward professional, educated households who value the zoned school's stability and strong academics.

The school sits in East Midtown-Turtle Bay, a neighborhood defined by its central Manhattan location, excellent transit access (96th percentile), and high family density (97.7th percentile). Median home values exceed $1 million, and the population is highly educated with 83.8% holding BA+ degrees. The area has relatively few children in households (10.1%) but those who are there benefit from substantial family resources. Transit is exceptional — you're steps from subway lines — but the neighborhood scores lower on stability (37th percentile) and safety (26th percentile), reflecting the transient, commercial character of midtown-adjacent Manhattan.

Given the transit score of 96.17, most families arrive by subway or walking. The area is highly walkable, and the zoned population largely walks or takes short commutes from nearby apartment buildings.