PS 149 Sojourner Truth
New York, NY · New York City Geographic District # 3 · Grades PK-8
1,471st of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 37%▲ Improving
PS 149 Sojourner Truth ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 149 Sojourner Truth 1,471st 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 37% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 10th in 2019 to 37th in 2025 — improving.
PS 149 Sojourner Truth test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 149 Sojourner Truth students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 260 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 58.6% | 48.8% | ▼ 9.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 31.2% | 42.7% | ▲ 11.5 pts | |
| White | 0.9% | 3.8% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| Asian | 3.0% | 3.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 5.1% | 0.4% | ▼ 4.7 pts |
Homes near PS 149 Sojourner Truth
Typical home value $841K in zip 10026 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 149 Sojourner Truth
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2PS 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The)New York City Geographic District # 3 · 0.3 mi away2,039th of 2,326
ELA 35% · Math 31% - 4Future Leaders Institute Charter SchoolFuture Leaders Institute Charter School · 0.3 mi away · charter1,521st of 2,326
ELA 48% · Math 47% - 5Locke School of Arts and Engineering (The)New York City Geographic District # 3 · 0.3 mi away1,328th of 2,326
ELA 59% · Math 44% - 6Harlem Link Charter SchoolHarlem Link Charter School · 0.3 mi away · charter1,061st of 2,326
ELA 59% · Math 57% - 10Harlem Village Academy West 2 Charter SchoolHarlem Village Academy West 2 Charter School · 0.3 mi away · charter25th of 2,326
ELA 93% · Math 99% - 1PS 76 A Phillip RandolphNew York City Geographic District # 3 · 0.3 mi away2,263rd of 2,326
ELA 38% · Math 3% - 2STEM Institute of ManhattanNew York City Geographic District # 3 · 0.4 mi away1,987th of 2,326
ELA 36% · Math 34% - 10Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 4Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 4 · 0.4 mi away · charter68th of 2,326
ELA 88% · Math 97%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 149 Sojourner Truth in?
PS 149 Sojourner Truth is part of the New York City Geographic District # 3 district in New York, New York.
Is PS 149 Sojourner Truth a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 149 Sojourner Truth 1,471st of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 37% 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 149 Sojourner Truth?
Black 49%, Hispanic 43%, White 4%, Asian 4% (260 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 149 Sojourner Truth cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10026 is $841K 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.