PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell
New York, NY · New York City Geographic District # 6 · Grades PK-5
2,014th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 13%▼ Declining
PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell 2,014th 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 13% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 41th in 2019 to 13th in 2025 — declining.
PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 389 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 77.7% | 72.5% | ▼ 5.2 pts | |
| Black | 17.3% | 17.5% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| White | 2.4% | 6.4% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| Asian | 1.8% | 2.1% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell
Typical home value $534K in zip 10031 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5William Lynch School (The)New York City Geographic District # 6 · 0 mi away1,347th of 2,326
ELA 44% · Math 58% - 9Neighborhood Charter School of HarlemNeighborhood Charter School of Harlem · 0.2 mi away · charter392nd of 2,326
ELA 62% · Math 91% - 6Ps/Is 210 21St Century AcademyNew York City Geographic District # 6 · 0.3 mi away1,084th of 2,326
ELA 53% · Math 62% - 3PS 28 Wright BrothersNew York City Geographic District # 6 · 0.4 mi away1,693rd of 2,326
ELA 41% · Math 46% - 1PS 123 Mahalia JacksonNew York City Geographic District # 5 · 0.5 mi away2,110th of 2,326
ELA 35% · Math 25% - 10Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5 · 0.5 mi away · charter53rd of 2,326
ELA 90% · Math 98% - 1PS 194 Countee CullenNew York City Geographic District # 5 · 0.5 mi away2,178th of 2,326
ELA 27% · Math 27% - 7PS 192 Jacob H SchiffNew York City Geographic District # 6 · 0.5 mi away778th of 2,326
ELA 49% · Math 82%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell in?
PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell is part of the New York City Geographic District # 6 district in New York, New York.
Is PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell 2,014th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 13% 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 153 Adam Clayton Powell?
Hispanic 73%, Black 18%, White 6%, Asian 2% (389 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10031 is $534K 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.