PS 140 Nathan Straus
New York, NY · New York City Geographic District # 1 · Grades PK-8
2,155th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 7%· Stable
PS 140 Nathan Straus ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 140 Nathan Straus 2,155th 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 7% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 9th in 2019 to 7th in 2025.
PS 140 Nathan Straus test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 140 Nathan Straus students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 368 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 77.9% | 79.6% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Black | 13.1% | 14.9% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| White | 2.8% | 3.0% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 5.5% | 1.4% | ▼ 4.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
Homes near PS 140 Nathan Straus
Typical home value $960K in zip 10002 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 140 Nathan Straus
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4PS 142 Amalia CastroNew York City Geographic District # 1 · 0.1 mi away1,429th of 2,326
ELA 48% · Math 50% - 4Manhattan Charter SchoolManhattan Charter School · 0.1 mi away · charter1,598th of 2,326
ELA 49% · Math 42% - 2PS 20 Anna SilverNew York City Geographic District # 1 · 0.2 mi away1,926th of 2,326
ELA 39% · Math 35% - 7PS 15 Roberto ClementeNew York City Geographic District # 1 · 0.3 mi away779th of 2,326
ELA 70% · Math 61% - 9PS 188 Island School (The)New York City Geographic District # 1 · 0.3 mi away445th of 2,326
ELA 51% · Math 98% - 8PS 110 Florence NightingaleNew York City Geographic District # 1 · 0.3 mi away664th of 2,326
ELA 70% · Math 67% - 1PS 134 Henrietta SzoldNew York City Geographic District # 1 · 0.3 mi away2,199th of 2,326
ELA 26% · Math 25% - 3PS 64 Robert SimonNew York City Geographic District # 1 · 0.4 mi away1,792nd of 2,326
ELA 41% · Math 41%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 140 Nathan Straus in?
PS 140 Nathan Straus is part of the New York City Geographic District # 1 district in New York, New York.
Is PS 140 Nathan Straus a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 140 Nathan Straus 2,155th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 7% 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 140 Nathan Straus?
Hispanic 80%, Black 15%, White 3%, Asian 1% (368 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 140 Nathan Straus cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10002 is $960K 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.