Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Jamaica, New York 11435 · New York City Geographic District #28
#2203 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#41161 of 50,301 nationally
About Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop
Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop is a public elementary located in Jamaica, in the New York City Geographic District #28 school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 661 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 25.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2203rd of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (43th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 661.
There are 47 schools in Jamaica; Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop ranks 43rd of 47 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)31%
- Reading proficiency (30%)35%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)86.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.4
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 160 Walter Francis Bishop by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 31%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
David N Dinkins School
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students · 708 m away
Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
904 students · 973 m away
Ps 40 Samuel Huntington
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students · 1.0 km away
Jamaica Children's School
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades K–5
257 students · 1.0 km away
Ps 123
South Ozone Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
596 students · 1.1 km away
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 14
South Ozone Park · Charter middle · Grades 5–5
168 students · 1.3 km away
Ps 155
South Ozone Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
497 students · 1.3 km away
Ps 121
South Ozone Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
750 students · 1.4 km away
Success Academy Charter School-South Jamaica
Jamaica · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
553 students · 1.4 km away
HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety
Jamaica · Public high · Grades 9–12
535 students · 1.4 km away
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Public elementary schools in New York with a comparable Enrollment.
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Ps 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School (The)
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Ps 36 Unionport
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Ps 196
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop a good school?
Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop has a Success Index (US) of 25.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2203 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 160 Walter Francis Bishop rank in New York?
Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop ranks #2203 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #41161 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop?
Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop had 661 students in 2025.
Is Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop a elementary school or a high school?
Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.