Very Good
#888 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 19% in state
PS 169 Bay Terrace
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25
18-25 212TH ST, Bayside, NY 11360
Enrollment
395
Student-Teacher
15.8:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
395
Student-Teacher
15.8:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#888 of 4,742
In Bayside
#11 of 16
public schools
In district
#16 of 46
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25
Academic performance
8.6 / 10
Excellent
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PS 169 Bay Terrace
Elementary School in Bayside · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About PS 169 Bay Terrace
PS 169 Bay Terrace is a public elementary school in Bayside, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25. PS 169 Bay Terrace serves approximately 395 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 169 Bay Terrace has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #888 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 169 Bay Terrace show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- District avg 7.3
- NY avg 5.9
Score Breakdown
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PS 169 Bay Terrace — Students at PS 169 Bay Terrace score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
30.9%
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: 8.4/10.
How PS 169 Bay Terrace Compares
See how PS 169 Bay Terrace performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
18-25 212TH ST, Bayside, NY 11360
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 169 Bay Terrace may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. CIRCLE ACADEMY (rated 8.5/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Whitestone), which scores slightly higher. Another option is PS 41 CROCHERON (rated 8.3/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, PS 130 (rated 7.9/10, 1.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Bayside, see our Bayside schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BELL ACADEMY Bayside | 0.0 mi | 8.9 |
| CHABAD OF NORTHEAST QUEENS HEBREW SCHOOL Bayside | 0.3 mi | 6.0 |
| CHABAD ACADEMY OF ARTS & SCIENCES Bayside | 0.3 mi | 4.8 |
| BAYSIDE HIGH SCHOOL Bayside | 0.8 mi | 8.2 |
| PS 159 Bayside | 0.9 mi | 7.2 |
| PS 41 CROCHERON Bayside | 1.0 mi | 8.3 |
| CIRCLE ACADEMY Whitestone | 0.8 mi | 8.5 |
| LUTHERAN SCHOOL OF FLUSHING & BAYSIDE Bayside | 1.1 mi | 6.9 |
| PS 209 CLEARVIEW GARDENS Whitestone | 0.9 mi | 7.8 |
| OUR LADY OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Bayside | 1.2 mi | 6.2 |
| SACRED HEART SCHOOL Bayside | 1.2 mi | 7.0 |
| IS 25 ADRIEN BLOCK Flushing | 1.4 mi | 7.5 |
| WORLD JOURNALISM PREPARATORY: A COLLEGE BOARD SCHOOL Flushing | 1.4 mi | 6.6 |
| PS 184 FLUSHING MANOR Whitestone | 1.1 mi | 7.6 |
| PS 130 Bayside | 1.6 mi | 7.9 |
| PS 32 STATE STREET Flushing | 1.5 mi | 7.3 |
| WILLIAM SPYROPOULOS GREEK-AMERICAN DAY SCHOOL Flushing | 1.8 mi | 4.8 |
| PS 31 BAYSIDE Bayside | 1.8 mi | 7.5 |
| MS 158 MARIE CURIE Bayside | 1.9 mi | 8.4 |
| JHS 194 WILLIAM CARR Whitestone | 1.4 mi | 7.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11360 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$100,250
Median Home Value
$692,600
Median Rent
$2,329/mo
Population
19,510
College Educated
49.2%
Homeownership
75.3%
Avg Commute
43.2 min
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Median Age
53
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| ALBANY AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL North Massapequa, NY | 7.8 |
| ALLEN CREEK SCHOOL Rochester, NY | 7.8 |
| CAMPBELL-SAVONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Savona, NY | 7.8 |
| EAGLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Delmar, NY | 7.8 |
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| ELLA BAKER SCHOOL New York, NY | 7.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 169 Bay Terrace
What grades does PS 169 Bay Terrace serve?
PS 169 Bay Terrace serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend PS 169 Bay Terrace?
PS 169 Bay Terrace has an enrollment of approximately 395 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 169 Bay Terrace?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 169 Bay Terrace is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 169 Bay Terrace rank in NY?
PS 169 Bay Terrace ranks #888 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 169 Bay Terrace's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 169 Bay Terrace has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 169 Bay Terrace?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 169 Bay Terrace has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 169 Bay Terrace a charter school?
No, PS 169 Bay Terrace is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 169 Bay Terrace a Title I school?
No, PS 169 Bay Terrace is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 169 Bay Terrace?
30.9% of students at PS 169 Bay Terrace qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 395
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 30.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.8%
- Phone
- (718) 428-6160
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25- District Enrollment
- 34,702
- Schools in District
- 46
- District Rank
- #16 of 46
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