PS 159

556 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 159, located in the Bayside neighborhood of Queens, is a highly regarded public elementary school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through grade 5. Known for its strong academic focus and nurturing environment, the school has consistently earned a reputation for excellence within the New York City Department of Education system. The school community emphasizes a balanced curriculum that integrates core subjects like literacy and mathematics with enrichment programs that help students develop critical thinking and social-emotional skills.

The school is well-regarded for its diverse student body and active parent involvement, which contributes to a supportive and collaborative atmosphere. PS 159 places a heavy emphasis on fostering a love for learning, often utilizing its resources to offer extracurricular activities and specialized instruction that cater to different learning styles. By maintaining high standards for student achievement and promoting a safe, inclusive culture, PS 159 continues to be a sought-after choice for families in the Bayside community.

556

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 159
Demographic	Student Count
White	105
Hispanic	97
Black	2
Asian	343
Two or More	6
American Indian	3

Asian
343 (61.7 %)
White
105 (18.9 %)
Hispanic
97 (17.4 %)
Two or More
6 (1.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26
Phone:	(718)423-8553
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	556
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	289
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 106