P.s. 170 serves 147 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 147 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 170 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
P.s. 170's student population of 147 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
147 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
We C.A.R.E.
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 170 is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
78%
31%
Black
16%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New York City Geographic District # 9
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend P.s. 170?
147 students attend P.s. 170.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of P.s. 170 students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 170?
P.s. 170 has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 170 offer ?
P.s. 170 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 170 part of?
P.s. 170 is part of New York City Geographic District # 9.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 170 located?
P.s. 170 is located in the Mount Eden neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 8 other public schools located in Mount Eden.
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