PS 189
New York, NY · New York City Geographic District # 6 · Grades PK-5
1,172nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 50%▲ Improving
PS 189 ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 189 1,172nd 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 50% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 41th in 2019 to 50th in 2025 — improving.
PS 189 test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 189 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 439 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97.5% | 92.3% | ▼ 5.2 pts | |
| Black | 0.6% | 4.6% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| White | 1.4% | 1.8% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near PS 189
Typical home value $472K in zip 10040 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2014
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 189
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Equity Project Charter School (The)Equity Project Charter School (The) · 0.3 mi away · charter1,001st of 2,326
ELA 52% · Math 68% - 2PS 48 Po Michael J BuczekNew York City Geographic District # 6 · 0.3 mi away2,034th of 2,326
ELA 31% · Math 36% - 5PS 132 Juan Pablo DuarteNew York City Geographic District # 6 · 0.4 mi away1,195th of 2,326
ELA 46% · Math 64% - 7Dos Puentes Elementary SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 6 · 0.4 mi away813th of 2,326
ELA 61% · Math 68% - 1New American Academy at Roberto Clemente State Park (The)New York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.4 mi away2,268th of 2,326
ELA 25% · Math 15% - 7Professor Juan Bosch Public SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 6 · 0.4 mi away902nd of 2,326
ELA 62% · Math 64% - 2PS 5 Ellen LurieNew York City Geographic District # 6 · 0.5 mi away1,946th of 2,326
ELA 31% · Math 42% - 1PS 109 SedgwickNew York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.5 mi away2,158th of 2,326
ELA 32% · Math 24%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 189 in?
PS 189 is part of the New York City Geographic District # 6 district in New York, New York.
Is PS 189 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 189 1,172nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 50% 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 189?
Hispanic 92%, Black 5%, White 2% (439 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 189 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10040 is $472K 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.