PS 36 Margaret Douglas
New York, NY · New York City Geographic District # 5
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
1,622nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 30%▲ Improving
123 MORNINGSIDE DR, New York, NY 10027
(212)690-5807NCES ID 360008102164Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks PS 36 Margaret Douglas 1,622nd 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 30% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 25th in 2019 to 30th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 277 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 43.2% | 59.2% | ▲ 16.0 pts | |
| Black | 53.8% | 32.5% | ▼ 21.3 pts | |
| White | 1.7% | 3.6% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Asian | 1.2% | 1.8% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.4% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 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 $810K in zip 10027 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 36 Margaret Douglas
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ELA 73% ▲27 · Math 77% ▲34Compare - #253PS 125 Ralph BuncheNew York City Geographic District # 5 · 0.1 mi away253rd of 2,326
ELA 82% ▲36 · Math 80% ▲37Compare - #1463PS 180 Hugo NewmanNew York City Geographic District # 3 · 0.2 mi away1,463rd of 2,326
ELA 54% ▲8 · Math 43% =Compare - #1009Teachers College Community SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 5 · 0.2 mi away1,009th of 2,326
ELA 63% ▲17 · Math 56% ▲13Compare - #1132New York French-American Charter SchoolNew York French-American Charter School · 0.3 mi away · charter1,132nd of 2,326
ELA 63% ▲17 · Math 50% ▲7Compare - #2026PS 129 John H FinleyNew York City Geographic District # 5 · 0.4 mi away2,026th of 2,326
ELA 38% ▼8 · Math 29% ▼14Compare - #724Sisulu-Walker Charter School of HarlemSisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem · 0.4 mi away · charter724th of 2,326
ELA 70% ▲24 · Math 64% ▲21Compare - #2263PS 76 A Phillip RandolphNew York City Geographic District # 3 · 0.4 mi away2,263rd of 2,326
ELA 38% ▼8 · Math 3% ▼40Compare
What school district is PS 36 Margaret Douglas in?
PS 36 Margaret Douglas is part of the New York City Geographic District # 5 district in New York, New York.
Is PS 36 Margaret Douglas a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 36 Margaret Douglas 1,622nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 30% 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 36 Margaret Douglas?
Hispanic 59%, Black 33%, White 4%, Asian 2% (277 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 36 Margaret Douglas cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10027 is $810K 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.