PS 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (The)
Corona, NY · New York City Geographic District #24 · Grades K-5
2,177th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 6%▼ Declining
PS 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (The) ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (The) 2,177th 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 6% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 28th in 2019 to 6th in 2025 — declining.
PS 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (The) test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (The) students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 997 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87.2% | 98.0% | ▲ 10.8 pts | |
| Asian | 11.1% | 0.9% | ▼ 10.2 pts | |
| White | 0.7% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near PS 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (The)
Typical home value $551K in zip 11368 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (The)
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Pioneer AcademyNew York City Geographic District #24 · 0.3 mi away1,900th of 2,326
ELA 35% · Math 41% - 1PS 19 Marino JeantetNew York City Geographic District #24 · 0.3 mi away2,118th of 2,326
ELA 30% · Math 29% - 2Our World Neighborhood Charter School 3Our World Neighborhood Charter School 3 · 0.3 mi away · charter1,969th of 2,326
ELA 30% · Math 42% - –PS 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center (The)New York City Geographic District #24 · 0.3 mi away
- 4PS 110New York City Geographic District #24 · 0.4 mi away1,511th of 2,326
ELA 38% · Math 56% - 3Elm Tree Elementary SchoolNew York City Geographic District #24 · 0.5 mi away1,808th of 2,326
ELA 39% · Math 42% - 1PS 143 Louis ArmstrongNew York City Geographic District #24 · 0.6 mi away2,160th of 2,326
ELA 23% · Math 32% - 3Helen M Marshall SchoolNew York City Geographic District #24 · 0.6 mi away1,673rd of 2,326
ELA 38% · Math 50%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (The) in?
PS 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (The) is part of the New York City Geographic District #24 district in Corona, New York.
Is PS 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (The) a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (The) 2,177th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 6% 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 Nancy Debenedittis School (The)?
Hispanic 98% (997 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (The) cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11368 is $551K 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.