PS 171 Peter G Van Alst
Long Island City, NY · New York City Geographic District #30
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
1,339th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 42%▲ Improving
14-14 29TH AVE, Long Island City, NY 11102
(718)932-0909NCES ID 360010202606Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 472 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 50.4% | 55.5% | ▲ 5.1 pts | |
| Black | 18.2% | 16.7% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Asian | 23.0% | 12.7% | ▼ 10.3 pts | |
| White | 8.2% | 12.5% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.5% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.4 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 $719K in zip 11102 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2006
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than PS 171 Peter G Van Alst
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ELA 99% ▲52 · Math 97% ▲41Compare - #591PS 17 Henry David ThoreauNew York City Geographic District #30 · 0.4 mi away591st of 2,326
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ELA 65% ▲18 · Math 71% ▲15Compare - #1175Voice Charter School of New YorkVoice Charter School of New York · 0.9 mi away · charter1,175th of 2,326
ELA 51% ▲4 · Math 59% ▲3Compare - #233PS 122 Mamie FayNew York City Geographic District #30 · 0.9 mi away233rd of 2,326
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ELA 47% = · Math 53% ▼3Compare
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.