PS 161 Pedro Albizu Campos
New York, NY · New York City Geographic District # 5
Regular public school · Grades K-8 · City, large
1,701st of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 27%▲ Improving
499 W 133RD ST, New York, NY 10027
(212)690-5945NCES ID 360008102577Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks PS 161 Pedro Albizu Campos 1,701st 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 27% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 18th in 2019 to 27th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 550 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 83.9% | 79.5% | ▼ 4.4 pts | |
| Black | 13.0% | 17.1% | ▲ 4.1 pts | |
| White | 0.9% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 1.9% | 1.1% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.2 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 $810K in zip 10027 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than PS 161 Pedro Albizu Campos
- –Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 6Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 6 · 0.1 mi away · charterCompare
- #724Sisulu-Walker Charter School of HarlemSisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem · 0.1 mi away · charter724th of 2,326
ELA 70% ▲24 · Math 64% ▲23Compare - #2026PS 129 John H FinleyNew York City Geographic District # 5 · 0.2 mi away2,026th of 2,326
ELA 38% ▼8 · Math 29% ▼12Compare - #778PS 192 Jacob H SchiffNew York City Geographic District # 6 · 0.2 mi away778th of 2,326
ELA 49% ▲3 · Math 82% ▲41Compare - #1009Teachers College Community SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 5 · 0.4 mi away1,009th of 2,326
ELA 63% ▲17 · Math 56% ▲15Compare - #1122PS 92 Mary Mcleod BethuneNew York City Geographic District # 5 · 0.4 mi away1,122nd of 2,326
ELA 50% ▲4 · Math 64% ▲23Compare - #2110PS 123 Mahalia JacksonNew York City Geographic District # 5 · 0.5 mi away2,110th of 2,326
ELA 35% ▼11 · Math 25% ▼16Compare - #53Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5 · 0.5 mi away · charter53rd of 2,326
ELA 90% ▲44 · Math 98% ▲57Compare
What school district is PS 161 Pedro Albizu Campos in?
PS 161 Pedro Albizu Campos is part of the New York City Geographic District # 5 district in New York, New York.
Is PS 161 Pedro Albizu Campos a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 161 Pedro Albizu Campos 1,701st of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 27% 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 161 Pedro Albizu Campos?
Hispanic 80%, Black 17%, White 1%, Asian 1% (550 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 161 Pedro Albizu Campos cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10027 is $810K 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.