P.s. 170

1598 Townsend Ave
Bronx, NY 10452
(School attendance zone shown in map)
P.s. 170 serves 148 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than 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 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 148 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

P.s. 170's student population of 148 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
148 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
We C.A.R.E.

School Rankings

The diversity score of P.s. 170 is 0.38, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
77%
30%
Black
17%
15%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
148 students attend P.s. 170.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of P.s. 170 students are Hispanic, 17% 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 12:1, which is higher than 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
- Posted by Parent - Izabella Saliche

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 148 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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