PS 123 Mahalia Jackson
New York, NY · New York City Geographic District # 5
Regular public school · Grades PK-8 · City, large
2,110th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 9%· Stable
301 W 140TH ST, New York, NY 10030
(212)342-6200NCES ID 360008102455Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 391 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 33.2% | 48.1% | ▲ 14.9 pts | |
| Black | 61.3% | 45.5% | ▼ 15.8 pts | |
| White | 1.4% | 4.3% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.7% | 1.0% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Asian | 1.4% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.9 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 $687K in zip 10030 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than PS 123 Mahalia Jackson
- #53Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5 · 0 mi away · charter53rd of 2,326
ELA 90% ▲55 · Math 98% ▲73Compare - #2178PS 194 Countee CullenNew York City Geographic District # 5 · 0.2 mi away2,178th of 2,326
ELA 27% ▼8 · Math 27% ▲2Compare - #392Neighborhood Charter School of HarlemNeighborhood Charter School of Harlem · 0.3 mi away · charter392nd of 2,326
ELA 62% ▲27 · Math 91% ▲66Compare - #1122PS 92 Mary Mcleod BethuneNew York City Geographic District # 5 · 0.4 mi away1,122nd of 2,326
ELA 50% ▲15 · Math 64% ▲39Compare - #1877PS 175 Henry H GarnetNew York City Geographic District # 5 · 0.4 mi away1,877th of 2,326
ELA 34% ▼1 · Math 43% ▲18Compare - #778PS 192 Jacob H SchiffNew York City Geographic District # 6 · 0.4 mi away778th of 2,326
ELA 49% ▲14 · Math 82% ▲57Compare - #1701PS 161 Pedro Albizu CamposNew York City Geographic District # 5 · 0.5 mi away1,701st of 2,326
ELA 46% ▲11 · Math 41% ▲16Compare - #2014PS 153 Adam Clayton PowellNew York City Geographic District # 6 · 0.5 mi away2,014th of 2,326
ELA 25% ▼10 · Math 43% ▲18Compare
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.