PS 118 Lorraine Hansberry
Saint Albans, NY · New York City Geographic District #29 · Grades PK-5
987th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 58%▲ Improving
PS 118 Lorraine Hansberry ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 118 Lorraine Hansberry 987th 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 58% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 15th in 2019 to 58th in 2025 — improving.
PS 118 Lorraine Hansberry test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 118 Lorraine Hansberry students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 385 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 87.0% | 56.1% | ▼ 30.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.6% | 21.6% | ▲ 12.0 pts | |
| Asian | 1.9% | 19.0% | ▲ 17.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 2.9% | ▲ 2.0 pts |
Homes near PS 118 Lorraine Hansberry
Typical home value $734K in zip 11412 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 118 Lorraine Hansberry
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9PS 360New York City Geographic District #29 · 0.5 mi away424th of 2,326
ELA 77% · Math 73% - 4PS 134 HollisNew York City Geographic District #29 · 0.6 mi away1,402nd of 2,326
ELA 53% · Math 46% - 7PS 35 Nathaniel WoodhullNew York City Geographic District #29 · 0.7 mi away901st of 2,326
ELA 57% · Math 68% - 5PS 136 Roy WilkinsNew York City Geographic District #29 · 0.8 mi away1,189th of 2,326
ELA 55% · Math 55% - 4PS 36 Saint Albans SchoolNew York City Geographic District #29 · 0.9 mi away1,432nd of 2,326
ELA 49% · Math 49% - 2Ps/Is 116 William C HughleyNew York City Geographic District #29 · 0.9 mi away1,885th of 2,326
ELA 41% · Math 36% - 7Riverton Street Charter SchoolRiverton Street Charter School · 1 mi away · charter747th of 2,326
ELA 68% · Math 65% - 7Achievement First Legacy Charter SchoolAchievement First Legacy Charter School · 1.1 mi away · charter777th of 2,326
ELA 67% · Math 64%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 118 Lorraine Hansberry in?
PS 118 Lorraine Hansberry is part of the New York City Geographic District #29 district in Saint Albans, New York.
Is PS 118 Lorraine Hansberry a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 118 Lorraine Hansberry 987th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 58% 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 118 Lorraine Hansberry?
Black 56%, Hispanic 22%, Asian 19%, American Indian 3% (385 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 118 Lorraine Hansberry cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11412 is $734K 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.