Ps/Is 116 William C Hughley
Jamaica, NY · New York City Geographic District #29 · Grades PK-8
1,885th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 19%▲ Improving
Ps/Is 116 William C Hughley ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ps/Is 116 William C Hughley 1,885th 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 19% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 8th in 2019 to 19th in 2025 — improving.
Ps/Is 116 William C Hughley test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Ps/Is 116 William C Hughley students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 843 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 23.8% | 45.9% | ▲ 22.1 pts | |
| Black | 66.9% | 35.1% | ▼ 31.8 pts | |
| Asian | 5.5% | 12.2% | ▲ 6.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 3.4% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 2.3% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| White | 2.3% | 0.7% | ▼ 1.6 pts |
Homes near Ps/Is 116 William C Hughley
Typical home value $717K in zip 11433 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Ps/Is 116 William C Hughley
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Ps/Is 268New York City Geographic District #29 · 0.5 mi away770th of 2,326
ELA 49% · Math 83% - 9PS 40 Samuel HuntingtonNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.7 mi away287th of 2,326
ELA 78% · Math 82% - 6Jamaica Children's SchoolNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.7 mi away1,138th of 2,326
ELA 57% · Math 55% - 8PS 95 EastwoodNew York City Geographic District #29 · 0.7 mi away499th of 2,326
ELA 68% · Math 78% - 6PS 118 Lorraine HansberryNew York City Geographic District #29 · 0.9 mi away987th of 2,326
ELA 57% · Math 63% - 7David N Dinkins SchoolNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.9 mi away894th of 2,326
ELA 59% · Math 67% - 8PS 140 Edward K EllingtonNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.9 mi away621st of 2,326
ELA 73% · Math 66% - 6Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (The)New York City Geographic District #28 · 1 mi away962nd of 2,326
ELA 61% · Math 61%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ps/Is 116 William C Hughley in?
Ps/Is 116 William C Hughley is part of the New York City Geographic District #29 district in Jamaica, New York.
Is Ps/Is 116 William C Hughley a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ps/Is 116 William C Hughley 1,885th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 19% 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/Is 116 William C Hughley?
Hispanic 46%, Black 35%, Asian 12%, American Indian 3% (843 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ps/Is 116 William C Hughley cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11433 is $717K 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.