PS 206 Jose Celso Barbosa
New York, NY · New York City Geographic District # 4
Regular public school · Grades 3-8 · City, large
583rd of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 25%· Stable
508 E 120TH ST, New York, NY 10035
(212)860-5809NCES ID 360007902694Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks PS 206 Jose Celso Barbosa 583rd of 781 New York middle schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 25% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 27th in 2019 to 25th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 405 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 60.1% | 74.3% | ▲ 14.2 pts | |
| Black | 32.9% | 19.5% | ▼ 13.4 pts | |
| White | 5.4% | 4.0% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Asian | 1.6% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 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 $703K in zip 10035 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 206 Jose Celso Barbosa
- #488Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and ScienceNew York City Geographic District # 4 · 0.2 mi away488th of 781
ELA 52% ▲11 · Math 41% ▲1Compare - #668Renaissance School of the ArtsNew York City Geographic District # 4 · 0.3 mi away668th of 781
ELA 41% = · Math 30% ▼10Compare - #561MS 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & AcademicsNew York City Geographic District # 4 · 1 mi away561st of 781
ELA 56% ▲15 · Math 29% ▼11Compare - #746Ps/Is 224New York City Geographic District # 7 · 1.1 mi away746th of 781
ELA 29% ▼12 · Math 23% ▼17Compare - #447Academy of Applied Mathematics and TechnologyNew York City Geographic District # 7 · 1.1 mi away447th of 781
ELA 45% ▲4 · Math 53% ▲13Compare - #356Creo College Preparatory Charter SchoolCreo College Preparatory Charter School · 1.4 mi away · charter356th of 781
ELA 57% ▲16 · Math 53% ▲13Compare - #42East Side Middle SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 1.5 mi away42nd of 781
ELA 84% ▲43 · Math 88% ▲48Compare - #393University Prep Charter Middle SchoolUniversity Prep Charter Middle School · 1.5 mi away · charter393rd of 781
ELA 57% ▲16 · Math 49% ▲9Compare
What school district is PS 206 Jose Celso Barbosa in?
PS 206 Jose Celso Barbosa is part of the New York City Geographic District # 4 district in New York, New York.
Is PS 206 Jose Celso Barbosa a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 206 Jose Celso Barbosa 583rd of 781 New York middle schools (better than 25% 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 206 Jose Celso Barbosa?
Hispanic 74%, Black 20%, White 4%, Asian 1% (405 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 206 Jose Celso Barbosa cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10035 is $703K 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.