PS 159
Bayside, NY · New York City Geographic District #26 · Grades PK-5
470th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 80%▼ Declining
PS 159 ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 159 470th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 80% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 91th in 2019 to 80th in 2025 — declining.
PS 159 test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 159 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 542 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 43.9% | 58.7% | ▲ 14.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 20.7% | 19.7% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| White | 31.9% | 18.6% | ▼ 13.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 1.8% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Black | 1.9% | 0.6% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near PS 159
Typical home value $995K in zip 11361 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 159
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8PS 32 State StreetNew York City Geographic District #25 · 0.6 mi away501st of 2,326
ELA 72% · Math 74% - 10PS 41 CrocheronNew York City Geographic District #26 · 0.7 mi away83rd of 2,326
ELA 88% · Math 94% - 10PS 130New York City Geographic District #25 · 0.7 mi away69th of 2,326
ELA 88% · Math 96% - 8PS 169 Bay TerraceNew York City Geographic District #25 · 0.9 mi away551st of 2,326
ELA 63% · Math 81% - 9PS 184 Flushing ManorNew York City Geographic District #25 · 1 mi away333rd of 2,326
ELA 73% · Math 84% - 7PS 31 BaysideNew York City Geographic District #26 · 1.1 mi away802nd of 2,326
ELA 61% · Math 69% - 10PS 209 Clearview GardensNew York City Geographic District #25 · 1.1 mi away177th of 2,326
ELA 84% · Math 86% - 10PS 376New York City Geographic District #26 · 1.2 mi away132nd of 2,326
ELA 84% · Math 91%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 159 in?
PS 159 is part of the New York City Geographic District #26 district in Bayside, New York.
Is PS 159 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 159 470th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 80% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of PS 159?
Asian 59%, Hispanic 20%, White 19%, Two or more races 2% (542 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 159 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11361 is $995K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.