PS 17 Henry David Thoreau
Long Island City, NY · New York City Geographic District #30 · Grades PK-5
591st of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 75%▲ Improving
PS 17 Henry David Thoreau ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 17 Henry David Thoreau 591st 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 75% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 27th in 2019 to 75th in 2025 — improving.
PS 17 Henry David Thoreau test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 17 Henry David Thoreau students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 583 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 57.6% | 53.3% | ▼ 4.3 pts | |
| White | 11.6% | 24.4% | ▲ 12.8 pts | |
| Asian | 19.2% | 11.0% | ▼ 8.2 pts | |
| Black | 10.1% | 6.3% | ▼ 3.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.2% | 4.3% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near PS 17 Henry David Thoreau
Typical home value $719K in zip 11102 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2006
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 17 Henry David Thoreau
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1030Th Avenue School (The) (G & T Citywide)New York City Geographic District #30 · 0 mi away10th of 2,326
ELA 99% · Math 97% - 10PS 234New York City Geographic District #30 · 0.1 mi away103rd of 2,326
ELA 92% · Math 87% - 5PS 171 Peter G Van AlstNew York City Geographic District #30 · 0.4 mi away1,339th of 2,326
ELA 47% · Math 56% - 8PS 85 Judge Charles ValloneNew York City Geographic District #30 · 0.5 mi away692nd of 2,326
ELA 65% · Math 71% - 6PS 70New York City Geographic District #30 · 0.6 mi away998th of 2,326
ELA 58% · Math 62% - 9PS 166 Henry GradsteinNew York City Geographic District #30 · 0.8 mi away448th of 2,326
ELA 72% · Math 77% - 7Our World Neighborhood Charter SchoolOur World Neighborhood Charter School · 0.9 mi away · charter713th of 2,326
ELA 69% · Math 66% - 9PS 84 SteinwayNew York City Geographic District #30 · 0.9 mi away269th of 2,326
ELA 82% · Math 79%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 17 Henry David Thoreau in?
PS 17 Henry David Thoreau is part of the New York City Geographic District #30 district in Long Island City, New York.
Is PS 17 Henry David Thoreau a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 17 Henry David Thoreau 591st of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 75% 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 17 Henry David Thoreau?
Hispanic 53%, White 24%, Asian 11%, Black 6% (583 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 17 Henry David Thoreau cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11102 is $719K 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.