Ps 159
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bayside, New York 11361 · New York City Geographic District #26
#518 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#7799 of 50,301 nationally
About Ps 159
Ps 159 is a public elementary located in Bayside, in the New York City Geographic District #26 school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 504 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 518th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is math proficiency (91th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 504.
There are 16 schools in Bayside; Ps 159 ranks 8th of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)76%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)61.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ps 159 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 76%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ps 159
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bayside High School
Bayside · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,004 students · 301 m away
Is 25 Adrien Block
Flushing · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,023 students · 737 m away
World Journalism Preparatory: A College Board School
Flushing · Public high · Grades 6–12
613 students · 737 m away
Ps 32 State Street
Flushing · Public elementary · Grades K–5
815 students · 1.0 km away
Ps 41 Crocheron
Bayside · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
445 students · 1.1 km away
Ps 130
Bayside · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students · 1.1 km away
Ps 169 Bay Terrace
Bayside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
406 students · 1.5 km away
Bell Academy
Bayside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
441 students · 1.5 km away
Ps 184 Flushing Manor
Whitestone · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students · 1.7 km away
MS 158 Marie Curie
Bayside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
838 students · 1.8 km away
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Harry E Elden Elementary School
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504 students
Ps 199 Maurice A Fitzgerald
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505 students
Raphael J McNulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy
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Tamarac Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ps 159 a good school?
Ps 159 has a Success Index (US) of 75.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #518 of 2,536 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ps 159 rank in New York?
Ps 159 ranks #518 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #7799 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ps 159?
Ps 159 had 504 students in 2025.
Is Ps 159 a elementary school or a high school?
Ps 159 is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ps 159?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ps 159; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.