MS 394
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #17
Regular public school · Grades PK-8 · City, large
1,703rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 27%▲ Improving
188 ROCHESTER AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718)756-3164NCES ID 360009504883Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks MS 394 1,703rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 27% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 12th in 2019 to 27th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 230 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 88.9% | 70.4% | ▼ 18.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.3% | 25.7% | ▲ 18.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.7% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Asian | 3.3% | 1.3% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2005. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $1.12M in zip 11213 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than MS 394
- #892Explore Empower Charter SchoolExplore Empower Charter School · 0 mi away · charter892nd of 2,326
ELA 62% ▲16 · Math 64% ▲24Compare - #576PS 335 Granville T WoodsNew York City Geographic District #16 · 0.1 mi away576th of 2,326
ELA 70% ▲24 · Math 72% ▲32Compare - #1412PS 191 Paul RobesonNew York City Geographic District #17 · 0.2 mi away1,412th of 2,326
ELA 59% ▲13 · Math 40% =Compare - #858New Bridges ElementaryNew York City Geographic District #17 · 0.4 mi away858th of 2,326
ELA 69% ▲23 · Math 58% ▲18Compare - #2012PS 243 Weeksville School (The)New York City Geographic District #16 · 0.4 mi away2,012th of 2,326
ELA 37% ▼9 · Math 31% ▼9Compare - #1776Dr Jacqueline Peek-Davis SchoolNew York City Geographic District #17 · 0.4 mi away1,776th of 2,326
ELA 46% = · Math 37% ▼3Compare - #1279PS 189 Bilingual Center (The)New York City Geographic District #17 · 0.5 mi away1,279th of 2,326
ELA 53% ▲7 · Math 52% ▲12Compare - #337PS 21 Crispus AttucksNew York City Geographic District #16 · 0.5 mi away337th of 2,326
ELA 80% ▲34 · Math 77% ▲37Compare
What school district is MS 394 in?
MS 394 is part of the New York City Geographic District #17 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is MS 394 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks MS 394 1,703rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 27% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of MS 394?
Black 70%, Hispanic 26%, Pacific Islander 2%, Asian 1% (230 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near MS 394 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11213 is $1.12M 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.