Serving 440 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 153 Helen Keller ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 153 Helen Keller ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 153 Helen Keller's student population of 440 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
440 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 153 Helen Keller ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 153 Helen Keller is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1622 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
26%
31%
Black
62%
15%
White
2%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 153 Helen Keller's ranking?
P.s. 153 Helen Keller is ranked #1622 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 153 Helen Keller often compared to?
P.s. 153 Helen Kelleris often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 178 Dr Selman Waksman, P.s. 160 Walt Disney by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 153 Helen Keller?
440 students attend P.s. 153 Helen Keller.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of P.s. 153 Helen Keller students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 153 Helen Keller?
P.s. 153 Helen Keller has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 153 Helen Keller offer ?
P.s. 153 Helen Keller offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 153 Helen Keller part of?
P.s. 153 Helen Keller is part of New York City Geographic District #11.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 153 Helen Keller located?
P.s. 153 Helen Keller is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 77 other public schools located in East Bronx.
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