PS 16 Wakefield
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District #11 · Grades PK-5
2,022nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 13%▼ Declining
PS 16 Wakefield ranking
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.
PS 16 Wakefield test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 16 Wakefield students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 346 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 30.6% | 52.6% | ▲ 22.0 pts | |
| Black | 55.2% | 31.8% | ▼ 23.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 7.1% | 6.1% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Asian | 5.5% | 5.5% | 0.0 pts | |
| White | 0.5% | 1.7% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.7% | 1.7% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near PS 16 Wakefield
Typical home value $665K in zip 10470 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 16 Wakefield
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Matilda Avenue School (The)New York City Geographic District #11 · 0.1 mi away1,617th of 2,326
ELA 45% · Math 45% - 5PS 87New York City Geographic District #11 · 0.7 mi away1,383rd of 2,326
ELA 54% · Math 47% - 9PS 19 Judith K WeissNew York City Geographic District #11 · 0.7 mi away257th of 2,326
ELA 62% · Math 100% - 9Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4 · 0.7 mi away · charter246th of 2,326
ELA 83% · Math 80% - 2Grimes SchoolMount Vernon School District · 0.8 mi away1,934th of 2,326
ELA 40% · Math 34% - 7PS 103 Hector FontanezNew York City Geographic District #11 · 0.8 mi away854th of 2,326
ELA 61% · Math 66% - 3Hamilton SchoolMount Vernon School District · 0.9 mi away1,757th of 2,326
ELA 38% · Math 46% - 7PS 21 Philip H SheridanNew York City Geographic District #11 · 1 mi away716th of 2,326
ELA 62% · Math 72%
Frequently asked questions
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.