PS 121
South Ozone Park, NY · New York City Geographic District #28 · Grades PK-5
125th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 95%▲ Improving
PS 121 ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 121 125th 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 95% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 87th in 2019 to 95th in 2025 — improving.
PS 121 test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 121 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 711 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 37.1% | 43.7% | ▲ 6.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 30.2% | 22.9% | ▼ 7.3 pts | |
| Black | 18.8% | 13.1% | ▼ 5.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 12.0% | 12.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 4.9% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 1.7% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| White | 0.9% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near PS 121
Typical home value $752K in zip 11420 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 121
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10PS 155New York City Geographic District #27 · 0.4 mi away167th of 2,326
ELA 85% · Math 85% - 7PS 100 Glen MorrisNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.4 mi away917th of 2,326
ELA 56% · Math 68% - 8PS 161 Arthur Ashe SchoolNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.5 mi away472nd of 2,326
ELA 71% · Math 77% - 9PS 55 MaureNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.7 mi away255th of 2,326
ELA 78% · Math 84% - 9PS 96New York City Geographic District #27 · 0.7 mi away430th of 2,326
ELA 74% · Math 76% - 8PS 160 Walter Francis BishopNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.9 mi away697th of 2,326
ELA 64% · Math 72% - 9PS 108 Captain Vincent G FowlerNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.9 mi away446th of 2,326
ELA 73% · Math 76% - 5PS 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary SchoolNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.9 mi away1,388th of 2,326
ELA 48% · Math 52%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 121 in?
PS 121 is part of the New York City Geographic District #28 district in South Ozone Park, New York.
Is PS 121 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 121 125th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 95% 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 121?
Asian 44%, American Indian 23%, Black 13%, Hispanic 13% (711 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 121 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11420 is $752K 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.