PS 236 Langston Hughes
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District # 9
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
1,793rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 23%▼ Declining
1871 WALTON AVE, Bronx, NY 10453
(718)299-6128NCES ID 360008602751Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks PS 236 Langston Hughes 1,793rd 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 23% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 38th in 2019 to 23th 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 290 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 65.0% | 74.8% | ▲ 9.8 pts | |
| Black | 33.2% | 23.8% | ▼ 9.4 pts | |
| White | 1.2% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.9 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 $592K in zip 10453 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 236 Langston Hughes
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ELA 40% ▼5 · Math 38% ▲1Compare - #516PS 204 Morris HeightsNew York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.3 mi away516th of 2,326
ELA 70% ▲25 · Math 75% ▲38Compare - #1492PS 28 Mount HopeNew York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.3 mi away1,492nd of 2,326
ELA 46% ▲1 · Math 50% ▲13Compare - #1822PS 70 Max SchoenfeldNew York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.3 mi away1,822nd of 2,326
ELA 30% ▼15 · Math 50% ▲13Compare - –PS 170New York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.4 mi awayCompare
- #1674PS 396New York City Geographic District #10 · 0.4 mi away1,674th of 2,326
ELA 47% ▲2 · Math 41% ▲4Compare - #1243PS 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JrNew York City Geographic District #10 · 0.5 mi away1,243rd of 2,326
ELA 50% ▲5 · Math 57% ▲20Compare - #2158PS 109 SedgwickNew York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.5 mi away2,158th of 2,326
ELA 32% ▼13 · Math 24% ▼13Compare
What school district is PS 236 Langston Hughes in?
PS 236 Langston Hughes is part of the New York City Geographic District # 9 district in Bronx, New York.
Is PS 236 Langston Hughes a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 236 Langston Hughes 1,793rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 23% 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 236 Langston Hughes?
Hispanic 75%, Black 24% (290 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 236 Langston Hughes cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10453 is $592K 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.