PS 116 Mary Lindley Murray
New York, NY · New York City Geographic District # 2 · Grades PK-5
1,298th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 44%▼ Declining
PS 116 Mary Lindley Murray ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 116 Mary Lindley Murray 1,298th 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 44% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 84th in 2019 to 44th in 2025 — declining.
PS 116 Mary Lindley Murray test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 116 Mary Lindley Murray students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 362 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 21.3% | 35.6% | ▲ 14.3 pts | |
| White | 43.5% | 33.4% | ▼ 10.1 pts | |
| Asian | 18.8% | 16.6% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| Black | 8.3% | 8.3% | 0.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.3% | 5.0% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.1% | 0.8% | ▼ 1.3 pts |
Homes near PS 116 Mary Lindley Murray
Typical home value $930K in zip 10016 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 116 Mary Lindley Murray
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10River School (The)New York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.3 mi away113th of 2,326
ELA 88% · Math 90% - –47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (The)New York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.5 mi away
- 10PS 40 Augustus Saint-GaudensNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.7 mi away145th of 2,326
ELA 87% · Math 88% - 10Success Academy Charter School-Union SquareSuccess Academy Charter School-Union Square · 0.8 mi away · charter27th of 2,326
ELA 94% · Math 98% - 9Hunters Point Elementary SchoolNew York City Geographic District #30 · 0.9 mi away313th of 2,326
ELA 83% · Math 76% - 10Sixth Avenue Elementary SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 1 mi away225th of 2,326
ELA 87% · Math 78% - 10Ps/Is 78New York City Geographic District #30 · 1 mi away213th of 2,326
ELA 83% · Math 83% - 9East Village Community School (The)New York City Geographic District # 1 · 1.1 mi away265th of 2,326
ELA 81% · Math 81%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 116 Mary Lindley Murray in?
PS 116 Mary Lindley Murray is part of the New York City Geographic District # 2 district in New York, New York.
Is PS 116 Mary Lindley Murray a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 116 Mary Lindley Murray 1,298th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 44% 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 116 Mary Lindley Murray?
Hispanic 36%, White 33%, Asian 17%, Black 8% (362 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 116 Mary Lindley Murray cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10016 is $930K 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.