PS 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #23 · Grades PK-5
1,224th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 47%▲ Improving
PS 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell 1,224th 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 47% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 25th in 2019 to 47th in 2025 — improving.
PS 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 150 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 71.0% | 68.7% | ▼ 2.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 18.0% | 22.0% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 5.3% | ▲ 5.0 pts | |
| White | 1.3% | 2.7% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 6.7% | 1.3% | ▼ 5.4 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near PS 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell
Typical home value $1.02M in zip 11233 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10PS 40 George W CarverNew York City Geographic District #16 · 0.3 mi away207th of 2,326
ELA 81% · Math 86% - 9Brooklyn Landmark Elementary SchoolNew York City Geographic District #23 · 0.3 mi away343rd of 2,326
ELA 80% · Math 76% - 9PS 5 Dr Ronald McnairNew York City Geographic District #16 · 0.4 mi away305th of 2,326
ELA 77% · Math 82% - 2Ps/Is 45 Horace E GreeneNew York City Geographic District #32 · 0.5 mi away2,084th of 2,326
ELA 46% · Math 16% - 2PS 178 Saint Clair MckelwayNew York City Geographic District #23 · 0.5 mi away2,090th of 2,326
ELA 38% · Math 23% - 2Ps/Is 155 Nicholas HerkimerNew York City Geographic District #23 · 0.5 mi away1,914th of 2,326
ELA 36% · Math 39% - 9PS 21 Crispus AttucksNew York City Geographic District #16 · 0.5 mi away337th of 2,326
ELA 80% · Math 77% - 6PS 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (The)New York City Geographic District #16 · 0.6 mi away986th of 2,326
ELA 70% · Math 50%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell in?
PS 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell is part of the New York City Geographic District #23 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is PS 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell 1,224th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 47% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of PS 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell?
Black 69%, Hispanic 22%, Two or more races 5%, White 3% (150 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11233 is $1.02M 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.