P.S. 170
- P.S. 170 serves 283 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 56%.
Top Placements
P.S. 170 places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- P.S. 170's student population of 283 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 283 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- P.S. 170's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of P.S. 170 is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 70% | 26% |
| Black | 26% | 17% |
| White | 1% | 44% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.39 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 71% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to P.S. 170 is Bronx Collelgiate Academy (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Bronx High School For Medical Science (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mount Eden Children's Academy (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bronx Mount Eden Children's Academy Grades: PK-5 | 431 students
0.2 miles
1501 Jerome Ave
Bronx, NY 10452
(718)294-8155 0.2 PK-5 431 - Bronx Bronx Collelgiate Academy Grades: 9-12 | 400 students
0.3 miles
240 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10457
(718)410-4077 0.3 9-12 400 - Bronx Bronx High School For Medical Science Grades: 6-12 | 407 students
0.3 miles
240 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10457
(718)410-4040 0.3 6-12 407 - Bronx Claremont International High School Grades: 9-12 | 359 students
0.3 miles
240 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10457
(718)410-4001 0.3 9-12 359 - Bronx Dreamyard Preparatory School Grades: 9-12 | 285 students
0.3 miles
240 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10457
(718)410-4242 0.3 9-12 285
School Reviews
| 5 I am very impressed with all i have read about your school - Posted by Parent - Izabella Saliche |
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