Very Good
#1458 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 31% in state
PS 158 Bayard Taylor
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2
1458 YORK AVE, New York, NY 10075
Enrollment
620
Student-Teacher
16.8:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
620
Student-Teacher
16.8:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#1,458 of 4,742
In New York
#148 of 346
public schools
In district
#80 of 118
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2
Academic performance
8.8 / 10
Excellent
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PS 158 Bayard Taylor
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About PS 158 Bayard Taylor
PS 158 Bayard Taylor is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2. PS 158 Bayard Taylor serves approximately 620 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 158 Bayard Taylor has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,458 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 158 Bayard Taylor show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- District avg 7.8
- NY avg 5.9
Score Breakdown
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PS 158 Bayard Taylor — Students at PS 158 Bayard Taylor score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
13.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.2/10.
How PS 158 Bayard Taylor Compares
See how PS 158 Bayard Taylor performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1458 YORK AVE, New York, NY 10075
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 158 Bayard Taylor may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. THE CAEDMON SCHOOL (rated 9.0/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 183 ROBERT L STEVENSON (rated 8.6/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, YORKVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| YORKVILLE EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL New York | 0.0 mi | 8.8 |
| LYCEE FRANCAIS DE NEW YORK New York | 0.1 mi | 5.6 |
| THE TOWN SCHOOL New York | 0.1 mi | 8.3 |
| THE CAEDMON SCHOOL New York | 0.2 mi | 9.0 |
| ELEANOR ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL New York | 0.1 mi | 8.7 |
| THE CATHEDRAL SCHOOL New York | 0.3 mi | — |
| PS 290 MANHATTAN NEW SCHOOL New York | 0.4 mi | 7.8 |
| THE BREARLEY SCHOOL New York | 0.3 mi | 6.4 |
| THE BREARLEY SCHOOL New York | 0.3 mi | 6.3 |
| PS/IS 217 ROOSEVELT ISLAND Roosevelt Island | 0.5 mi | 8.1 |
| THE CHILD SCHOOL - LEGACY HIGH SCHOOL Roosevelt Island | 0.5 mi | 7.2 |
| THE BIRCH WATHEN LENOX SCHOOL New York | 0.4 mi | 6.4 |
| JHS 167 ROBERT F WAGNER New York | 0.4 mi | 8.5 |
| YORKVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL New York | 0.6 mi | 8.5 |
| ST JEAN BAPTISTE HIGH SCHOOL New York | 0.5 mi | 5.9 |
| PS 183 ROBERT L STEVENSON New York | 0.6 mi | 8.6 |
| THE ALLEN-STEVENSON SCHOOL New York | 0.5 mi | 8.2 |
| VANGUARD HIGH SCHOOL New York | 0.6 mi | 6.0 |
| MANHATTAN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL New York | 0.6 mi | 4.1 |
| URBAN ACADEMY LABORATORY HIGH SCHOOL New York | 0.6 mi | 6.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10075 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$146,556
Median Home Value
$1,097,800
Median Rent
$2,390/mo
Population
23,865
College Educated
84.8%
Homeownership
45.7%
Avg Commute
30.4 min
Poverty Rate
12.7%
Median Age
43.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ABBEY LANE SCHOOL Levittown, NY | 7.2 |
| ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx, NY | 7.2 |
| ACHIEVEMENT FIRST ENDEAVOR CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 7.2 |
| AKRON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Akron, NY | 7.2 |
| ALDEN TERRACE SCHOOL Valley Stream, NY | 7.2 |
| ALTMAR-PARISH-WILLIAMSTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Parish, NY | 7.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 158 Bayard Taylor
What grades does PS 158 Bayard Taylor serve?
PS 158 Bayard Taylor serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 158 Bayard Taylor?
PS 158 Bayard Taylor has an enrollment of approximately 620 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 158 Bayard Taylor?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 158 Bayard Taylor is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 158 Bayard Taylor rank in NY?
PS 158 Bayard Taylor ranks #1,458 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 158 Bayard Taylor's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 158 Bayard Taylor has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at PS 158 Bayard Taylor?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 158 Bayard Taylor has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 158 Bayard Taylor a charter school?
No, PS 158 Bayard Taylor is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 158 Bayard Taylor a Title I school?
No, PS 158 Bayard Taylor is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 158 Bayard Taylor?
13.9% of students at PS 158 Bayard Taylor qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 620
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 13.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.4%
- Phone
- (212) 744-6562
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2- District Enrollment
- 55,421
- Schools in District
- 119
- District Rank
- #80 of 118
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