PS 197 John B Russwurm
New York, NY · New York City Geographic District # 5 · Grades PK-5
1,903rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 18%▲ Improving
PS 197 John B Russwurm ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 197 John B Russwurm 1,903rd 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 18% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2019 to 18th in 2025 — improving.
PS 197 John B Russwurm test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 197 John B Russwurm students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 199 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 59.6% | 55.8% | ▼ 3.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 33.2% | 36.2% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| White | 4.6% | 5.5% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 2.0% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
Homes near PS 197 John B Russwurm
Typical home value $566K in zip 10037 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2006
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 197 John B Russwurm
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6PS 133 Fred R MooreNew York City Geographic District # 5 · 0.3 mi away1,100th of 2,326
ELA 59% · Math 56% - 2PS 175 Henry H GarnetNew York City Geographic District # 5 · 0.3 mi away1,877th of 2,326
ELA 34% · Math 43% - 5Global Community Charter SchoolGlobal Community Charter School · 0.3 mi away · charter1,286th of 2,326
ELA 59% · Math 46% - 6PS 92 Mary Mcleod BethuneNew York City Geographic District # 5 · 0.4 mi away1,122nd of 2,326
ELA 50% · Math 64% - 4Family Life Academy Charter School IIIFamily Life Academy Charter School III · 0.5 mi away · charter1,465th of 2,326
ELA 48% · Math 48% - 5PS 30 Hernandez/HughesNew York City Geographic District # 5 · 0.5 mi away1,280th of 2,326
ELA 65% · Math 40% - 10Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 2Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 2 · 0.5 mi away · charter48th of 2,326
ELA 93% · Math 96% - 1PS 194 Countee CullenNew York City Geographic District # 5 · 0.6 mi away2,178th of 2,326
ELA 27% · Math 27%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 197 John B Russwurm in?
PS 197 John B Russwurm is part of the New York City Geographic District # 5 district in New York, New York.
Is PS 197 John B Russwurm a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 197 John B Russwurm 1,903rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 18% 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 197 John B Russwurm?
Black 56%, Hispanic 36%, White 6%, Two or more races 2% (199 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 197 John B Russwurm cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10037 is $566K 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.