PS 159

PS 159 serves 542 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Bayside, Queens, delivering strong academic results that place it among New York's top-performing elementary schools. With a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1 and 39 full-time equivalent teachers, the school provides focused attention that translates into impressive achievement outcomes. The school demonstrates excellent academic performance, with 74% of students scoring proficient or above in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels.

This consistent performance across core subjects has earned PS 159 a ranking of #588 out of 4,758 schools statewide, placing it in the 88th percentile among New York elementary schools. These strong results reflect both the school's educational approach and the supportive community environment. The surrounding 11361 zip code area is home to 29,544 residents with a median household income of $102,343 and a low poverty rate of 8.2%.

Nearly half of neighborhood adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, creating an education-focused community atmosphere. PS 159 operates as a regular public school within New York City's large urban educational system, offering families in Bayside access to quality elementary education in a stable, academically oriented neighborhood where the median home value reaches $870,100.