Serving 595 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 160 Walter Francis Bishop ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 595 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 160 Walter Francis Bishop ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
P.s. 160 Walter Francis Bishop's student population of 595 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
595 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Work Hard, Get Smart, No Excuses
School Mascot
Wally B.
School Rankings
P.s. 160 Walter Francis Bishop ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 160 Walter Francis Bishop is 0.76, which is more 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
#2986 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
12%
1%
Asian
22%
10%
Hispanic
28%
30%
Black
32%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wally B.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 160 Walter Francis Bishop's ranking?
P.s. 160 Walter Francis Bishop is ranked #2986 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 160 Walter Francis Bishop often compared to?
P.s. 160 Walter Francis Bishopis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 96, P.s. 121, P.s. 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 160 Walter Francis Bishop?
595 students attend P.s. 160 Walter Francis Bishop.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of P.s. 160 Walter Francis Bishop students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 12% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 160 Walter Francis Bishop?
P.s. 160 Walter Francis Bishop has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 160 Walter Francis Bishop offer ?
P.s. 160 Walter Francis Bishop offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 160 Walter Francis Bishop part of?
P.s. 160 Walter Francis Bishop is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.
School Reviews
5 2/26/2018
This has always been an uplifting school. Sept. 64 to June 70 I attended. Among many of life's rules, we were taught to love ourselves, the arts and to stay away from drugs. The foundation for the person that I am is based on my home and P.S. 160 Queens. I heard a drummer on the subway the other day and it reminded me of Mrs. Freeman. Does anyone know how she is doing?My email is m.lewisestarks@hotmail.com. Thank You
5 5/17/2016
This school is amazing. The teachers are kind and their food are fine. They are also very clean. The teacher's teaching skills are amazing too. I have alot of expirience in this school. I am now a graduatng student of 2012.
5 5/21/2015
this school is awesome i am the graduating student of 2015
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