PS 234 Independence School
New York, NY · New York City Geographic District # 2 · Grades K-5
141st of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 94%· Stable
PS 234 Independence School ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 234 Independence School 141st 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 94% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 94th in 2019 to 94th in 2025.
PS 234 Independence School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 234 Independence School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 489 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.9% | 67.9% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.3% | 12.1% | ▲ 3.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.0% | 10.4% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Asian | 12.9% | 7.6% | ▼ 5.3 pts | |
| Black | 2.3% | 1.4% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near PS 234 Independence School
Typical home value $3.15M in zip 10007 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2013
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 234 Independence School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10PS 89New York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.1 mi away37th of 2,326
ELA 97% · Math 94% - 10Spruce Street SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.5 mi away159th of 2,326
ELA 87% · Math 85% - 10PS 150New York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.6 mi away39th of 2,326
ELA 94% · Math 96% - 9PS 130 Hernando De SotoNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.7 mi away316th of 2,326
ELA 78% · Math 80% - 7Peck Slip School (The)New York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.7 mi away784th of 2,326
ELA 68% · Math 63% - 10Battery Park City SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.7 mi away202nd of 2,326
ELA 82% · Math 85% - 4PS 1 Alfred E SmithNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.8 mi away1,502nd of 2,326
ELA 44% · Math 51% - 9PS 126 Jacob August RiisNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.9 mi away372nd of 2,326
ELA 73% · Math 81%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 234 Independence School in?
PS 234 Independence School is part of the New York City Geographic District # 2 district in New York, New York.
Is PS 234 Independence School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 234 Independence School 141st of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 94% 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 234 Independence School?
White 68%, Hispanic 12%, Two or more races 10%, Asian 8% (489 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 234 Independence School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10007 is $3.15M 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.