PS 169 Bay Terrace

PS 169 Bay Terrace serves 395 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Bayside, Queens, delivering impressive academic results that place it among New York's top elementary schools. With a student-teacher ratio of 15.8 to 1 and 25 full-time equivalent teachers, the school creates a supportive learning environment where students consistently excel. The school's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, earning a 9.5 out of 10 academic score and ranking 407th out of 4,758 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 92nd percentile.

Students demonstrate strong proficiency across core subjects, with 74% achieving proficient or above levels in English Language Arts and an exceptional 92% reaching proficiency in mathematics. PS 169 Bay Terrace draws from a well-educated community in ZIP code 11360, where 51% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the median household income reaches $100,016. The area maintains a low poverty rate of 6.5%, with median home values of $679,500 reflecting the neighborhood's stability and investment in education.

This regular public school operates within the diverse educational landscape of New York City, serving families in the Bay Terrace area who prioritize academic achievement and community engagement in their children's elementary education.