PS 159
Bayside, NY · New York City Geographic District #26
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
470th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 80%▼ Declining
205-01 33RD AVE, Bayside, NY 11361
(718)423-8553NCES ID 360009902571Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 542 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 44.5% | 58.7% | ▲ 14.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 18.3% | 19.7% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| White | 35.0% | 18.6% | ▼ 16.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.8% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Black | 2.2% | 0.6% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2005. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $995K in zip 11361 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than PS 159
- #501PS 32 State StreetNew York City Geographic District #25 · 0.6 mi away501st of 2,326
ELA 72% ▲1 · Math 74% ▼3Compare - #83PS 41 CrocheronNew York City Geographic District #26 · 0.7 mi away83rd of 2,326
ELA 88% ▲17 · Math 94% ▲17Compare - #69PS 130New York City Geographic District #25 · 0.7 mi away69th of 2,326
ELA 88% ▲17 · Math 96% ▲19Compare - #551PS 169 Bay TerraceNew York City Geographic District #25 · 0.9 mi away551st of 2,326
ELA 63% ▼8 · Math 81% ▲4Compare - #333PS 184 Flushing ManorNew York City Geographic District #25 · 1 mi away333rd of 2,326
ELA 73% ▲2 · Math 84% ▲7Compare - #802PS 31 BaysideNew York City Geographic District #26 · 1.1 mi away802nd of 2,326
ELA 61% ▼10 · Math 69% ▼8Compare - #177PS 209 Clearview GardensNew York City Geographic District #25 · 1.1 mi away177th of 2,326
ELA 84% ▲13 · Math 86% ▲9Compare - #132PS 376New York City Geographic District #26 · 1.2 mi away132nd of 2,326
ELA 84% ▲13 · Math 91% ▲14Compare
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.