P.S. 158, named the Bayard Taylor School, is a public elementary school in New York City. The school is located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. It first opened in the mid-1890s. The school building occupies the entire breadth of York Avenue between 77th and 78th Street.
Serving 620 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 158 Bayard Taylor ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 158 Bayard Taylor ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 158 Bayard Taylor's student population of 620 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
620 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1898
School Rankings
P.s. 158 Bayard Taylor ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 158 Bayard Taylor is 0.52, 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
#510 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
10%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
67%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Owl
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 158 Bayard Taylor's ranking?
P.s. 158 Bayard Taylor is ranked #510 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 158 Bayard Taylor often compared to?
P.s. 158 Bayard Tayloris often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 290 Manhattan New School, P.s. 6 Lillie D Blake by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 158 Bayard Taylor?
620 students attend P.s. 158 Bayard Taylor.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of P.s. 158 Bayard Taylor students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 158 Bayard Taylor?
P.s. 158 Bayard Taylor has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 158 Bayard Taylor offer ?
P.s. 158 Bayard Taylor offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 158 Bayard Taylor part of?
P.s. 158 Bayard Taylor is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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