PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop
Jamaica, NY · New York City Geographic District #28
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
697th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 70%▲ Improving
109-59 INWOOD ST, Jamaica, NY 11435
(929)398-3140NCES ID 360010002574Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop 697th 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 70% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 23th in 2019 to 70th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 595 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 67.0% | 31.9% | ▼ 35.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 16.6% | 27.7% | ▲ 11.1 pts | |
| Asian | 9.4% | 22.5% | ▲ 13.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 3.7% | 12.1% | ▲ 8.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 3.7% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| White | 3.2% | 1.0% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.0% | ▲ 1.0 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 $579K in zip 11435 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 160 Walter Francis Bishop
- #894David N Dinkins SchoolNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.4 mi away894th of 2,326
ELA 59% ▼5 · Math 67% ▼5Compare - #1388PS 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary SchoolNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.6 mi away1,388th of 2,326
ELA 48% ▼16 · Math 52% ▼20Compare - #287PS 40 Samuel HuntingtonNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.6 mi away287th of 2,326
ELA 78% ▲14 · Math 82% ▲10Compare - #1138Jamaica Children's SchoolNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.6 mi away1,138th of 2,326
ELA 57% ▼7 · Math 55% ▼17Compare - #542PS 123New York City Geographic District #27 · 0.7 mi away542nd of 2,326
ELA 66% ▲2 · Math 78% ▲6Compare - #167PS 155New York City Geographic District #27 · 0.8 mi away167th of 2,326
ELA 85% ▲21 · Math 85% ▲13Compare - #125PS 121New York City Geographic District #28 · 0.9 mi away125th of 2,326
ELA 88% ▲24 · Math 89% ▲17Compare - #20Success Academy Charter School-South JamaicaSuccess Academy Charter School-South Jamaica · 0.9 mi away · charter20th of 2,326
ELA 95% ▲31 · Math 99% ▲27Compare
What school district is PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop in?
PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop is part of the New York City Geographic District #28 district in Jamaica, New York.
Is PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop 697th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 70% 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 160 Walter Francis Bishop?
Black 32%, Hispanic 28%, Asian 23%, American Indian 12% (595 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11435 is $579K 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.