PS 234 Independence School
New York, NY · New York City Geographic District # 2
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · City, large
141st of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 94%· Stable
292 GREENWICH ST, New York, NY 10007
(212)233-6034NCES ID 360007704356Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 489 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.9% | 67.9% | ▼ 4.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.2% | 12.1% | ▲ 3.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 10.4% | ▲ 10.4 pts | |
| Asian | 14.7% | 7.6% | ▼ 7.1 pts | |
| Black | 3.9% | 1.4% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.4% | 0.2% | ▼ 1.2 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 $3.15M in zip 10007 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2013
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than PS 234 Independence School
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ELA 97% ▲10 · Math 94% ▲6Compare - #159Spruce Street SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.5 mi away159th of 2,326
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ELA 94% ▲7 · Math 96% ▲8Compare - #316PS 130 Hernando De SotoNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.7 mi away316th of 2,326
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ELA 68% ▼19 · Math 63% ▼25Compare - #202Battery Park City SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.7 mi away202nd of 2,326
ELA 82% ▼5 · Math 85% ▼3Compare - #1502PS 1 Alfred E SmithNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.8 mi away1,502nd of 2,326
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ELA 73% ▼14 · Math 81% ▼7Compare
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.