Design Works
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #13 · Grades 9
84th of 169 New York schools statewide · better than 50%▼ Declining
Design Works ranking
SchoolRow ranks Design Works 84th of 169 New York schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 50% of schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 78th in 2024 to 51th in 2025 — declining.
Design Works test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Design Works students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 85 students (2023–24, NCES)
| Group | Now |
|---|---|
| Black | 43.5% |
| Hispanic | 20.0% |
| White | 17.6% |
| Two or more races | 15.3% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
Homes near Design Works
Typical home value $1.35M in zip 11201 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Schools near Design Works
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –PS 369 Coy L Cox SchoolNYC Special Schools - District 75 · 0.3 mi away
- –PS 77NYC Special Schools - District 75 · 0.9 mi away
- 9Beginning With Children Charter School IIBeginning With Children Charter School II · 1.8 mi away · charter31st of 169
ELA 66% · Math 76% - 10Emma Lazarus High SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 1.8 mi away12th of 169
ELA 90% · Math 88% - 4School Without WallsNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 2 mi away103rd of 169
ELA 81% · Math 17% - –PS 368NYC Special Schools - District 75 · 2 mi away
- 10Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 1Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 1 · 2 mi away · charter2nd of 169
ELA 97% · Math 99% - 10New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 1 · 2 mi away3rd of 169
ELA 100% · Math 95%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Design Works in?
Design Works is part of the New York City Geographic District #13 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is Design Works a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Design Works 84th of 169 New York schools (better than 50% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Design Works?
Black 44%, Hispanic 20%, White 18%, Two or more races 15% (85 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Design Works cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11201 is $1.35M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.