PS 16 Wakefield
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District #11
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
2,022nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 13%▼ Declining
4550 CARPENTER AVE, Bronx, NY 10470
(718)324-1262NCES ID 360008802092Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks PS 16 Wakefield 2,022nd 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 13% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 23th in 2019 to 13th 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 346 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 28.8% | 52.6% | ▲ 23.8 pts | |
| Black | 55.2% | 31.8% | ▼ 23.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 4.1% | 6.1% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Asian | 9.7% | 5.5% | ▼ 4.2 pts | |
| White | 2.3% | 1.7% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.7% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 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 $665K in zip 10470 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 16 Wakefield
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ELA 45% ▲12 · Math 45% ▲10Compare - #1383PS 87New York City Geographic District #11 · 0.7 mi away1,383rd of 2,326
ELA 54% ▲21 · Math 47% ▲12Compare - #257PS 19 Judith K WeissNew York City Geographic District #11 · 0.7 mi away257th of 2,326
ELA 62% ▲29 · Math 100% ▲65Compare - #246Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4 · 0.7 mi away · charter246th of 2,326
ELA 83% ▲50 · Math 80% ▲45Compare - #1934Grimes SchoolMount Vernon School District · 0.8 mi away1,934th of 2,326
ELA 40% ▲7 · Math 34% ▼1Compare - #854PS 103 Hector FontanezNew York City Geographic District #11 · 0.8 mi away854th of 2,326
ELA 61% ▲28 · Math 66% ▲31Compare - #1757Hamilton SchoolMount Vernon School District · 0.9 mi away1,757th of 2,326
ELA 38% ▲5 · Math 46% ▲11Compare - #716PS 21 Philip H SheridanNew York City Geographic District #11 · 1 mi away716th of 2,326
ELA 62% ▲29 · Math 72% ▲37Compare
What school district is PS 16 Wakefield in?
PS 16 Wakefield is part of the New York City Geographic District #11 district in Bronx, New York.
Is PS 16 Wakefield a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 16 Wakefield 2,022nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 13% 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 16 Wakefield?
Hispanic 53%, Black 32%, American Indian 6%, Asian 6% (346 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 16 Wakefield cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10470 is $665K 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.