P.s. 170

1598 Townsend Ave
Bronx, NY 10452
(School attendance zone shown in map)
P.s. 170 serves 147 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 147 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : PS 170 serves a compact attendance zone located in the Bronx, NY, with a typical drive time of 5-10 minutes, covering an area that extends only up to 0.2 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

P.s. 170's student population of 147 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
147 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
We C.A.R.E.

School Rankings

The diversity score of P.s. 170 is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
78%
31%
Black
16%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.37
(22-23)
53.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are P.s. 170 often compared to?
P.s. 170is often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 70 Max Schoenfeld by visitors of our site.
How many students attend P.s. 170?
147 students attend P.s. 170.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of P.s. 170 students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 170?
P.s. 170 has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 170 offer ?
P.s. 170 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 170 part of?
In what neighborhood is P.s. 170 located?
P.s. 170 is located in the Mount Eden neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 8 other public schools located in Mount Eden.

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5   10/10/2025
I am very impressed with all i have read about your school
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 147 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : PS 170 serves a compact attendance zone located in the Bronx, NY, with a typical drive time of 5-10 minutes, covering an area that extends only up to 0.2 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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