PS 161 Arthur Ashe School
Jamaica, NY · New York City Geographic District #28 · Grades PK-5
472nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 80%▲ Improving
PS 161 Arthur Ashe School ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 161 Arthur Ashe School 472nd 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 80% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 75th in 2019 to 80th in 2025 — improving.
PS 161 Arthur Ashe School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 161 Arthur Ashe School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 566 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 62.6% | 62.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.7% | 16.1% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 9.9% | 12.9% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Black | 6.4% | 3.7% | ▼ 2.7 pts | |
| White | 2.4% | 1.8% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 1.8% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.8% | ▲ 1.8 pts |
Homes near PS 161 Arthur Ashe School
Typical home value $764K in zip 11419 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 161 Arthur Ashe School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9PS 55 MaureNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.3 mi away255th of 2,326
ELA 78% · Math 84% - 10PS 121New York City Geographic District #28 · 0.5 mi away125th of 2,326
ELA 88% · Math 89% - 7PS 100 Glen MorrisNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.7 mi away917th of 2,326
ELA 56% · Math 68% - –PS 51New York City Geographic District #27 · 0.8 mi away
- 6PS 62 Chester Park SchoolNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.8 mi away1,108th of 2,326
ELA 58% · Math 57% - 5PS 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary SchoolNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.8 mi away1,388th of 2,326
ELA 48% · Math 52% - 7PS 54 HillsideNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.9 mi away897th of 2,326
ELA 65% · Math 61% - 9PS 108 Captain Vincent G FowlerNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.9 mi away446th of 2,326
ELA 73% · Math 76%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 161 Arthur Ashe School in?
PS 161 Arthur Ashe School is part of the New York City Geographic District #28 district in Jamaica, New York.
Is PS 161 Arthur Ashe School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 161 Arthur Ashe School 472nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 80% 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 161 Arthur Ashe School?
Asian 62%, Hispanic 16%, American Indian 13%, Black 4% (566 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 161 Arthur Ashe School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11419 is $764K 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.