PS 158 the Bayard Taylor School in New York, New York on DonorsChoose

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About this school

PS 158 the Bayard Taylor School is an urban public school in New York, New York that is part of New York City Dept Of Ed. It serves 605 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.2:1. Its teachers have had 55 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

605 Students

46 Teachers

1458 York Ave

New York, NY 10075 View local requests

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Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

PS 158 the Bayard Taylor School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Anastasia Frangos

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PS 158 the Bayard Taylor School Demographics

14%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

23%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

PS 158 the Bayard Taylor School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 25, 2026

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