PS 97
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District #11 · Grades PK-5
1,444th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 38%▼ Declining
PS 97 ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 97 1,444th 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 38% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 46th in 2019 to 38th in 2025 — declining.
PS 97 test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 97 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 563 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 36.8% | 43.2% | ▲ 6.4 pts | |
| Asian | 15.5% | 21.0% | ▲ 5.5 pts | |
| Black | 33.2% | 18.5% | ▼ 14.7 pts | |
| White | 13.1% | 13.9% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.5% | 1.8% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.1% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near PS 97
Typical home value $697K in zip 10469 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 97
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4PS 121 ThroopNew York City Geographic District #11 · 0.3 mi away1,427th of 2,326
ELA 48% · Math 50% - 10Icahn Charter School 3Icahn Charter School 3 · 0.5 mi away · charter147th of 2,326
ELA 87% · Math 87% - 10Icahn Charter School 4Icahn Charter School 4 · 0.5 mi away · charter33rd of 2,326
ELA 96% · Math 96% - 10Icahn Charter School 5Icahn Charter School 5 · 0.5 mi away · charter203rd of 2,326
ELA 82% · Math 86% - 6Bronx Charter School for Better Learning IIBronx Charter School for Better Learning II · 0.5 mi away · charter1,114th of 2,326
ELA 61% · Math 53% - 5PS 89New York City Geographic District #11 · 0.6 mi away1,275th of 2,326
ELA 53% · Math 53% - 9PS 108 Philip J AbinantiNew York City Geographic District #11 · 0.7 mi away263rd of 2,326
ELA 77% · Math 85% - 5PS 76 Bennington School (The)New York City Geographic District #11 · 0.9 mi away1,217th of 2,326
ELA 54% · Math 55%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 97 in?
PS 97 is part of the New York City Geographic District #11 district in Bronx, New York.
Is PS 97 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 97 1,444th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 38% 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 97?
Hispanic 43%, Asian 21%, Black 19%, White 14% (563 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 97 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10469 is $697K 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.