PS 78
Staten Island, NY · New York City Geographic District #31 · Grades PK-5
2,132nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 8%· Stable
PS 78 ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 78 2,132nd 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 8% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 10th in 2019 to 8th in 2025.
PS 78 test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 78 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 480 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 48.1% | 47.1% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Black | 42.5% | 41.9% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| White | 5.6% | 3.8% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| Asian | 2.0% | 3.5% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 1.7% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.2% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.0% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
Homes near PS 78
Typical home value $708K in zip 10304 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 78
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (The)New York City Geographic District #31 · 0.4 mi away
- 7PS 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The)New York City Geographic District #31 · 0.8 mi away752nd of 2,326
ELA 67% · Math 65% - 9PS 13 M L LindemeyerNew York City Geographic District #31 · 0.8 mi away386th of 2,326
ELA 75% · Math 79% - 2PS 57 Hubert H HumphreyNew York City Geographic District #31 · 0.8 mi away2,087th of 2,326
ELA 35% · Math 27% - 3PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary SchoolNew York City Geographic District #31 · 1.1 mi away1,806th of 2,326
ELA 42% · Math 39% - 4PS 16 John J DriscollNew York City Geographic District #31 · 1.2 mi away1,614th of 2,326
ELA 46% · Math 43% - 3Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary SchoolNew York City Geographic District #31 · 1.2 mi away1,759th of 2,326
ELA 37% · Math 46% - 10PS 35 Clove Valley School (The)New York City Geographic District #31 · 1.3 mi away9th of 2,326
ELA 98% · Math 99%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 78 in?
PS 78 is part of the New York City Geographic District #31 district in Staten Island, New York.
Is PS 78 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 78 2,132nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 8% 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 78?
Hispanic 47%, Black 42%, White 4%, Asian 4% (480 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 78 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10304 is $708K 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.