P.S. 161 - Arthur Ashe School

PS 161 has a rigorous curriculum, a rich arts program and an emphasis on staff.

This calm, well-rounded school, welcomes families from all over the globe.

Arthur Ashe School provides plenty of open space for kids to wind down, or up.

Arthur Ashe School has a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1.

Arthur Ashe School has ampul out dorr spav=ce.

PS 161, high progress with high test scores.

Arthur Ashe School is an above average, public school located in Jamaica, NY.

P.S. 161 - Arthur Ashe School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

10133 124th St, Jamaica, NY

Richmond Hill Neighborhood

New York City Geographic District No. 28

3.2

3.0

528 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Jill Hoder

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
47%

Reading Proficiency
47%

Academics

A-

Teachers

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

47%

Math Proficiency

47%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

15:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

580:1

Student Diversity

Male

52.5%

Female

47.5%

Asian or Pacific Islander

66.7%

Hispanic

13.6%

Native American

9.1%

Black

4.4%

White

2.8%

Two or more races

1.7%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

1.7%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Alum

12/3/2019

I loved the teachers there. The teachers are great because they provide a support system if a student is trailing off in class. Teachers in this school care about the future of the students that attend there. The academics at this school are some of the most quality that an elementary student can receive.

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1.0 parent

3/11/2025

Today my kid came running and crying he said the lunch ladies were screaming at me and he said I’m never going back they put me on a nother table and he was crying there I recommended know one should go to this school.

1.0 parent

9/6/2023

I had a very bad experience with this school. I used to attend this school before, and it was awesome. But now that my child attended that school, I hate it!! The teachers were very rude to my child. One of the teachers would tell her students that if they didn't pay attention that they would be ask...

5.0 parent

7/31/2023

This is a wonderful, well run neighborhood school, where children's wellbeing, safety and quality education are primary pillars. The administrators are hands on, accessible and very responsive to parental concerns. The teachers are caring and engaged. The school has a great on site special education...

1.0 parent

11/27/2019

TERRIBLE. I have never seen such disregard for a child's safety in a school before. I had to contact my local precint to now get involved. The next step of action would be to seek legal representative.

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List Price Range

$250K - $1.7M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$1,065,606

Median Lot Size

2,178 Sq Ft

% Renters

61%

Household Income

$100,286

% of College Grads

25.3%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,621 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

77.0%

Homes for Sale

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- 3 Baths
- 1,472 Sq Ft
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- 1,200 Sq Ft
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Unit 2

South Richmond Hill, NY
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- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,200 Sq Ft
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Unit 2

South Richmond Hill, NY
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Public

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B+

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B-

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Basketball
Playground

Marco Giovanelli Playground

Phil "Scooter" Rizzuto Park

Forest Park Golf Course

Golf

Phil "Scooter" Rizzuto Park

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