Port Richmond School for Visionary Learning

Port Richmond School for Visionary Learning (31R068) is a public school in District 31, Port Richmond, Staten Island, serving grades pre-K, K–5. In 2026, 33% of tested students were proficient in reading and 39% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 380 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 22.5 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: pre-K, K–5
  • Neighborhood: Port Richmond
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Locations (1)

Port Richmond School for Visionary Learning
1625 Forest Ave, Staten Island, NY 10302, USA
Staten Island, Port Richmond

School Quality

The one thing to remember

Math rose 11 points to 39% in 2026, one of the largest gains in the city, though it is still below most NYC elementary schools, including those with similar economic need.

What the numbers say

  • Students here gain less than at most schools serving similar students (2024–25).
  • Math is up 20 points since 2023, while citywide math rose 6 points.
  • Reading: 33% in 2026, down 11 points from 2025; lower than most NYC elementary schools with similar economic need.
  • Average class size (2025–26) is 22.5, larger than most NYC elementary schools.

What its own parents say

97%

of parents trust the principal

99%

trust their child's teachers

96%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 97% of families answered.

Test scores in context

Student progress (2024–25)

DOE School Quality Report

Students here gain less than at most schools serving similar students

Impact score: 0.3 · 4th percentile

The DOE compares results with those of students with similar starting points and backgrounds.

View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot

Reading

33%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

153 students tested

Level 133%
Level 235%
Level 318%
Level 415%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education2%

42 students tested

General education students44%

111 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 318%
Grade 437%
Grade 543%

Mathematics

39%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

158 students tested

Level 130%
Level 231%
Level 332%
Level 47%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education9%

43 students tested

General education students50%

115 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 335%
Grade 440%
Grade 540%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school33%
District 3156%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school39%
District 3163%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests27%33%15%39%20222023202420252026
ReadingMath

New York changed its grades 3–8 tests in 2023. Compare years from 2023 onward with each other, not with earlier years.

Citywide reading scores fell sharply in 2026; NYC Public Schools is reviewing the results. Source: NYC Public Schools

View the data behind this chart
YearReadingMath
202227%15%
202334%19%
202445%34%
202544%28%
202633%39%

Proficiency means scoring at Level 3 or above. Test scores are one measure of a school, not the whole experience.

How it ranks nearby

Reading · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 39%0.7 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 67%1.2 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 85%0.4 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 62%1.4 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 87%0.6 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 81%0.4 mi away

  7. Port Richmond School for Visionary Learning (this school)33%

    Economic need index: 77%

  8. Economic need index: 90%1.0 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 93%0.9 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 39%0.7 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 67%1.2 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 85%0.4 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 62%1.4 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 81%0.4 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 87%0.6 mi away

  7. Port Richmond School for Visionary Learning (this school)39%

    Economic need index: 77%

  8. Economic need index: 90%1.0 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 93%0.9 mi away

Port Richmond School for Visionary Learning vs P.S. 022 Graniteville

MeasurePort Richmond School for Visionary LearningP.S. 022 Graniteville
2026 reading proficient33% (-11 points vs 2025)37% (-12 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient39% (+11 points vs 2025)48% (+1 points vs 2025)
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)22.517.0
Enrollment (2025–26)380665
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)11.27.4
Family satisfaction (2026)96%92%
Principal trust (2026)97%97%
Teacher trust (2026)99%97%
Leadership (2026)98%98%
Distance between schools0.4 mi

Port Richmond School for Visionary Learning has lower math proficiency than P.S. 022 Graniteville (39% vs 48%) and higher family satisfaction (2026) (96% vs 92%); 2026 math is lower than most NYC elementary schools with similar economic need.

Student body

Enrollment

380 students

pre-K, K–5 · up 11 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Class size

22.5

children in the average K–5 class; about 11.2 students per teacher (2025–26)

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

7%

was 7% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

85% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 77% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

30%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 14% White, 50% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 21% Black, 4% multiracial, 49% female, 51% male.

Economic need index: 77% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
98%
Disability support services
92%
Outreach
97%
Facilities
96%
Parent involvement
97%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. Check the attendance zone shown above; zones can change and do not guarantee a seat.

Address

1625 Forest Ave, Staten Island, NY 10302, USA

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.
  • Averages hide gaps. In 2026, students in special education here scored 2% in reading (42 tested), compared with 33% schoolwide. If that's your family, ask how the school will support your child.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Kindergarten, Elementary School, High School, Preschool
  • Courses Listed: 9
  • Location: Port Richmond, Staten Island
  • Address: 1625 Forest Ave, Staten Island, NY 10302, USA