Below Average
#3831 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28
109-59 INWOOD ST, Jamaica, NY 11435
Enrollment
595
Student-Teacher
14.5:1
Score
4.6
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
595
Student-Teacher
14.5:1
Score
4.6
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,831 of 4,742
In Jamaica
#41 of 48
public schools
In district
#48 of 50
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28
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PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop
Elementary School in Jamaica · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop
PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop is a public elementary school in Jamaica, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28. PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop serves approximately 595 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,831 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.6 · Below Average
- District avg 6.5
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
64% of students at PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop — Students at PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
87.7%
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: 5.8/10.
How PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop Compares
See how PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
109-59 INWOOD ST, Jamaica, NY 11435
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 121 (rated 7.9/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby South Ozone Park), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 140 EDWARD K ELLINGTON (rated 7.8/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 155 (rated 7.7/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby South Ozone Park), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Jamaica, see our Jamaica schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| QUEENS TRANSITION CENTER Jamaica | 0.3 mi | 3.6 |
| DAVID N DINKINS SCHOOL Jamaica | 0.4 mi | 7.6 |
| PS 50 TALFOURD LAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jamaica | 0.6 mi | 6.3 |
| PS 123 South Ozone Park | 0.7 mi | 6.4 |
| PS 40 SAMUEL HUNTINGTON Jamaica | 0.6 mi | 7.3 |
| JAMAICA CHILDREN'S SCHOOL Jamaica | 0.6 mi | 3.2 |
| SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-SOUTH JAMAICA Jamaica | 0.9 mi | 6.7 |
| QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE SCIENCES AT YORK COLLEGE Jamaica | 0.9 mi | 8.7 |
| PS 155 South Ozone Park | 0.8 mi | 7.7 |
| PS 96 South Ozone Park | 1.0 mi | 7.4 |
| AL-IHSAN ACADEMY South Ozone Park | 1.0 mi | 6.6 |
| JHS 8 RICHARD S GROSSLEY Jamaica | 0.9 mi | 6.4 |
| YORK EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY Jamaica | 0.9 mi | 6.3 |
| PS 121 South Ozone Park | 0.9 mi | 7.9 |
| EMERSON SCHOOL (THE) Jamaica | 0.9 mi | 5.6 |
| HS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY Jamaica | 0.9 mi | 6.3 |
| PS 223 LYNDON B JOHNSON Jamaica | 1.1 mi | 3.6 |
| PS 55 MAURE Richmond Hill | 0.9 mi | 6.8 |
| PS 140 EDWARD K ELLINGTON Jamaica | 1.0 mi | 7.8 |
| PS 182 SAMANTHA SMITH Jamaica | 1.3 mi | 7.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11435 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$79,430
Median Home Value
$550,300
Median Rent
$1,820/mo
Population
58,424
College Educated
32.4%
Homeownership
35.5%
Avg Commute
46.5 min
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Median Age
36.6
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|---|---|
| BARACK OBAMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hempstead, NY | 4.6 |
| CAIRO-DURHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Cairo, NY | 4.6 |
| CHESTNUT HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Liverpool, NY | 4.6 |
| EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Brentwood, NY | 4.6 |
| EAST ELMHURST COMMUNITY SCHOOL East Elmhurst, NY | 4.6 |
| GRAHAM SCHOOL Mount Vernon, NY | 4.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop
What grades does PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop serve?
PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop?
PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop has an enrollment of approximately 595 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop rank in NY?
PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop ranks #3,831 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 160 Walter Francis Bishop?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop a charter school?
No, PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop a Title I school?
No, PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop?
87.7% of students at PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop 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
- 595
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 87.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.0%
- Phone
- (929) 398-3140
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28- District Enrollment
- 38,052
- Schools in District
- 50
- District Rank
- #48 of 50
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