PS 16 John J Driscoll
Staten Island, NY · New York City Geographic District #31 · Grades PK-5
1,614th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 31%▲ Improving
PS 16 John J Driscoll ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 16 John J Driscoll 1,614th 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 31% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 9th in 2019 to 31th in 2025 — improving.
PS 16 John J Driscoll test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 16 John J Driscoll students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 376 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 56.9% | 63.3% | ▲ 6.4 pts | |
| Black | 24.4% | 23.1% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| White | 13.1% | 5.9% | ▼ 7.2 pts | |
| Asian | 4.7% | 5.6% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 2.1% | ▲ 1.7 pts |
Homes near PS 16 John J Driscoll
Typical home value $712K in zip 10301 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 16 John J Driscoll
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary SchoolNew York City Geographic District #31 · 0 mi away1,759th of 2,326
ELA 37% · Math 46% - 3PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary SchoolNew York City Geographic District #31 · 0.1 mi away1,806th of 2,326
ELA 42% · Math 39% - 3PS 31 William T DavisNew York City Geographic District #31 · 0.3 mi away1,786th of 2,326
ELA 44% · Math 38% - 7PS 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The)New York City Geographic District #31 · 0.4 mi away752nd of 2,326
ELA 67% · Math 65% - 5Harbor View School (The)New York City Geographic District #31 · 0.6 mi away1,238th of 2,326
ELA 57% · Math 50% - –PS 373NYC Special Schools - District 75 · 0.8 mi away
- 1PS 78New York City Geographic District #31 · 1.2 mi away2,132nd of 2,326
ELA 30% · Math 28% - –Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (The)New York City Geographic District #31 · 1.5 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 16 John J Driscoll in?
PS 16 John J Driscoll is part of the New York City Geographic District #31 district in Staten Island, New York.
Is PS 16 John J Driscoll a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 16 John J Driscoll 1,614th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 31% 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 16 John J Driscoll?
Hispanic 63%, Black 23%, White 6%, Asian 6% (376 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 16 John J Driscoll cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10301 is $712K 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.