PS 123 Mahalia Jackson
New York, NY · New York City Geographic District # 5 · Grades PK-8
2,110th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 9%· Stable
PS 123 Mahalia Jackson ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 123 Mahalia Jackson 2,110th 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 9% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 5th in 2019 to 9th in 2025.
PS 123 Mahalia Jackson test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 123 Mahalia Jackson students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 391 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 35.4% | 48.1% | ▲ 12.7 pts | |
| Black | 59.1% | 45.5% | ▼ 13.6 pts | |
| White | 2.5% | 4.3% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0 pts | |
| Asian | 1.5% | 0.5% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
Homes near PS 123 Mahalia Jackson
Typical home value $687K in zip 10030 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 123 Mahalia Jackson
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5 · 0 mi away · charter53rd of 2,326
ELA 90% · Math 98% - 1PS 194 Countee CullenNew York City Geographic District # 5 · 0.2 mi away2,178th of 2,326
ELA 27% · Math 27% - 9Neighborhood Charter School of HarlemNeighborhood Charter School of Harlem · 0.3 mi away · charter392nd of 2,326
ELA 62% · Math 91% - 6PS 92 Mary Mcleod BethuneNew York City Geographic District # 5 · 0.4 mi away1,122nd of 2,326
ELA 50% · Math 64% - 2PS 175 Henry H GarnetNew York City Geographic District # 5 · 0.4 mi away1,877th of 2,326
ELA 34% · Math 43% - 7PS 192 Jacob H SchiffNew York City Geographic District # 6 · 0.4 mi away778th of 2,326
ELA 49% · Math 82% - 3PS 161 Pedro Albizu CamposNew York City Geographic District # 5 · 0.5 mi away1,701st of 2,326
ELA 46% · Math 41% - 2PS 153 Adam Clayton PowellNew York City Geographic District # 6 · 0.5 mi away2,014th of 2,326
ELA 25% · Math 43%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 123 Mahalia Jackson in?
PS 123 Mahalia Jackson is part of the New York City Geographic District # 5 district in New York, New York.
Is PS 123 Mahalia Jackson a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 123 Mahalia Jackson 2,110th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 9% 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 123 Mahalia Jackson?
Hispanic 48%, Black 46%, White 4%, American Indian 1% (391 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 123 Mahalia Jackson cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10030 is $687K 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.