The Harbor View School

The Harbor View School (31R059) is a public school in District 31, West New Brighton-New Brighton-St. George, Staten Island, serving grades pre-K, K–5. In 2026, 37% of tested students were proficient in reading and 48% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 227 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 14.8 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: pre-K, K–5
  • Neighborhood: West New Brighton-New Brighton-St. George
  • Non-zoned

Locations (1)

The Harbor View School
300 Richmond Ter, Staten Island, NY 10301, USA
Staten Island, West New Brighton-New Brighton-St. George

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 reading proficiency is 37%, about typical for NYC elementary schools and lower than most of those with similar economic need; down 19 points from 2025; reading is down 9 points since 2023, while citywide reading fell 2 points.

Also worth knowing: Average class size (2025–26) is 14.8, smaller than most elementary schools in the district and citywide.

What the numbers say

  • 2026 math proficiency is 48%, lower than most NYC elementary schools with similar economic need.

What its own parents say

95%

of parents trust the principal

97%

trust their child's teachers

92%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 42% of families answered — treat as a partial picture.

Test scores in context

Student progress (2024–25)

DOE School Quality Report

Students here gain about as much as at other schools serving similar students

Impact score: 0.44 · 32nd 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

37%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

83 students tested

Level 123%
Level 240%
Level 327%
Level 411%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2025)

Students in special education20%

35 students tested

General education students74%

76 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 317%
Grade 446%
Grade 544%

Mathematics

48%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

82 students tested

Level 123%
Level 229%
Level 341%
Level 46%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2025)

Students in special education22%

36 students tested

General education students64%

77 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 330%
Grade 471%
Grade 539%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school37%
District 3156%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school48%
District 3163%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests60%37%29%48%2018201920222023202420252026
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
201860%29%
201944%36%
202240%34%
202347%44%
202443%35%
202557%50%
202637%48%

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: 60%1.8 mi away

  2. The Harbor View School (this school)37%

    Economic need index: 73%

  3. Economic need index: 89%2.0 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 91%0.6 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 91%0.6 mi away

  6. Economic need index: >95%0.4 mi away

  7. Economic need index: >95%0.7 mi away

  8. Economic need index: >95%1.8 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 91%1.9 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 60%1.8 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 91%0.6 mi away

  3. The Harbor View School (this school)48%

    Economic need index: 73%

  4. Economic need index: 89%2.0 mi away

  5. Economic need index: >95%0.4 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 91%0.6 mi away

  7. Economic need index: >95%1.8 mi away

  8. Economic need index: >95%0.7 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 91%1.9 mi away

The Harbor View School vs P.S. 031 William T. Davis

MeasureThe Harbor View SchoolP.S. 031 William T. Davis
2026 reading proficient37% (-19 points vs 2025)25% (-20 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient48% (-3 points vs 2025)39% (0 points vs 2025)
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)14.818.2
Enrollment (2025–26)227346
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)6.19.4
Family satisfaction (2026)92%85%
Principal trust (2026)95%91%
Teacher trust (2026)97%92%
Leadership (2026)96%90%
Distance between schools0.4 mi

The Harbor View School has higher reading proficiency than P.S. 031 William T. Davis (37% vs 25%) and higher math proficiency (48% vs 39%).

Student body

Enrollment

227 students

pre-K, K–5 · down 55 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Class size

14.8

children in the average K–5 class; about 6.1 students per teacher (2025–26)

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

0%

was 0% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

67% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 73% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

35%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 16% White, 39% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 39% Black, 4% multiracial, 50% female, 50% male.

Economic need index: 73% — 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
96%
Disability support services
88%
Outreach
95%
Facilities
90%
Parent involvement
98%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. This school has no attendance zone; admission is through MySchools.

Address

300 Richmond Ter, Staten Island, NY 10301, 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 2025, students in special education here scored 20% in reading (35 tested), compared with 57% 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, Preschool
  • Location: West New Brighton-New Brighton-St. George, Staten Island
  • Address: 300 Richmond Ter, Staten Island, NY 10301, USA