Serving 597 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 159 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ps 159's student population of 597 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
597 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 159 ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 159 is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1127 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
63%
10%
Hispanic
16%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
19%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 159's ranking?
Ps 159 is ranked #1127 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 159 often compared to?
Ps 159is often viewed alongside schools like Ps 130 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 159?
597 students attend Ps 159.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Ps 159 students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 159?
Ps 159 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 159 offer ?
Ps 159 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 159 part of?
Ps 159 is part of New York City Geographic District #26 School District.
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