James Weldon Johnson School
New York, NY · New York City Geographic District # 4 · Grades PK-8
2,049th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 12%· Stable
James Weldon Johnson School ranking
SchoolRow ranks James Weldon Johnson School 2,049th 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 12% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 14th in 2019 to 12th in 2025.
James Weldon Johnson School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
James Weldon Johnson School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 579 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 68.0% | 79.6% | ▲ 11.6 pts | |
| Black | 25.7% | 16.8% | ▼ 8.9 pts | |
| White | 2.3% | 1.6% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Asian | 3.5% | 0.9% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.1% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near James Weldon Johnson School
Typical home value $744K in zip 10029 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near James Weldon Johnson School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Mosaic Preparatory AcademyNew York City Geographic District # 4 · 0.2 mi away2,203rd of 2,326
ELA 26% · Math 23% - 3PS 102 Jacques CartierNew York City Geographic District # 4 · 0.2 mi away1,829th of 2,326
ELA 42% · Math 38% - 1PS 7 Samuel SternNew York City Geographic District # 4 · 0.3 mi away2,095th of 2,326
ELA 34% · Math 27% - 1PS 96 Joseph LanzettaNew York City Geographic District # 4 · 0.3 mi away2,262nd of 2,326
ELA 22% · Math 19% - 1PS 155 William PacaNew York City Geographic District # 4 · 0.3 mi away2,208th of 2,326
ELA 31% · Math 18% - 6Bilingual Bicultural School (The)New York City Geographic District # 4 · 0.3 mi away991st of 2,326
ELA 57% · Math 63% - 9PS 83 Luis Munoz RiveraNew York City Geographic District # 4 · 0.3 mi away414th of 2,326
ELA 74% · Math 77% - 10Tag Young ScholarsNew York City Geographic District # 4 · 0.3 mi away11th of 2,326
ELA 99% · Math 98%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is James Weldon Johnson School in?
James Weldon Johnson School is part of the New York City Geographic District # 4 district in New York, New York.
Is James Weldon Johnson School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks James Weldon Johnson School 2,049th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 12% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of James Weldon Johnson School?
Hispanic 80%, Black 17%, White 2% (579 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near James Weldon Johnson School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10029 is $744K 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.