PS 171 Peter G Van Alst
Long Island City, NY · New York City Geographic District #30 · Grades PK-5
1,339th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 42%▲ Improving
PS 171 Peter G Van Alst ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 171 Peter G Van Alst 1,339th 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 42% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 13th in 2019 to 42th in 2025 — improving.
PS 171 Peter G Van Alst test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 171 Peter G Van Alst students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 472 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 48.2% | 55.5% | ▲ 7.3 pts | |
| Black | 25.7% | 16.7% | ▼ 9.0 pts | |
| Asian | 20.5% | 12.7% | ▼ 7.8 pts | |
| White | 4.2% | 12.5% | ▲ 8.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.5% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
Homes near PS 171 Peter G Van Alst
Typical home value $719K in zip 11102 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2006
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 171 Peter G Van Alst
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1030Th Avenue School (The) (G & T Citywide)New York City Geographic District #30 · 0.4 mi away10th of 2,326
ELA 99% · Math 97% - 8PS 17 Henry David ThoreauNew York City Geographic District #30 · 0.4 mi away591st of 2,326
ELA 68% · Math 73% - 10PS 234New York City Geographic District #30 · 0.4 mi away103rd of 2,326
ELA 92% · Math 87% - 8PS 85 Judge Charles ValloneNew York City Geographic District #30 · 0.7 mi away692nd of 2,326
ELA 65% · Math 71% - 5Voice Charter School of New YorkVoice Charter School of New York · 0.9 mi away · charter1,175th of 2,326
ELA 51% · Math 59% - 9PS 122 Mamie FayNew York City Geographic District #30 · 0.9 mi away233rd of 2,326
ELA 83% · Math 80% - 9PS 166 Henry GradsteinNew York City Geographic District #30 · 0.9 mi away448th of 2,326
ELA 72% · Math 77% - 4PS 76 William HalletNew York City Geographic District #30 · 1 mi away1,396th of 2,326
ELA 47% · Math 53%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 171 Peter G Van Alst in?
PS 171 Peter G Van Alst is part of the New York City Geographic District #30 district in Long Island City, New York.
Is PS 171 Peter G Van Alst a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 171 Peter G Van Alst 1,339th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 42% 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 171 Peter G Van Alst?
Hispanic 56%, Black 17%, Asian 13%, White 13% (472 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 171 Peter G Van Alst 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.