PS 158 Bayard Taylor

PS 158 Bayard Taylor serves 620 students in grades Pre-K through 5th on York Avenue in Manhattan's Upper East Side. This elementary school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16.8:1 with 37 full-time equivalent teachers, creating a manageable classroom environment for young learners. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.8 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking in the 88th percentile statewide at #580 out of 4,758 New York elementary schools.

Students consistently excel in core subjects, with 78% achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and an impressive 82% meeting or exceeding standards in mathematics across all grade levels. PS 158 Bayard Taylor draws families from ZIP code 10075, a well-educated community where 81% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The neighborhood reflects Manhattan's Upper East Side character, with a median household income of $140,736 and median home values around $1.2 million, though 11% of families experience poverty.

This economic diversity brings together students from varied backgrounds within one of the city's most established residential areas. The school operates within New York City's large urban educational landscape, serving families who have chosen to invest in their neighborhood public school option in this densely populated Manhattan community.