PS 138
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #17 · Grades PK-8
647th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 72%▲ Improving
PS 138 ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 138 647th 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 72% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 64th in 2019 to 72th in 2025 — improving.
PS 138 test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 138 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 408 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 83.9% | 65.4% | ▼ 18.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.6% | 19.4% | ▲ 10.8 pts | |
| White | 3.8% | 11.8% | ▲ 8.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.1% | 1.7% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Asian | 2.0% | 1.5% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near PS 138
Typical home value $1.24M in zip 11216 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 138
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Success Academy Charter School-Prospect HeightsSuccess Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights · 0 mi away · charter4th of 2,326
ELA 99% · Math 100% - 1PS 93 William H PrescottNew York City Geographic District #13 · 0.4 mi away2,248th of 2,326
ELA 27% · Math 16% - 7PS 289 George V BrowerNew York City Geographic District #17 · 0.5 mi away722nd of 2,326
ELA 64% · Math 70% - 9PS 316 Elijah StroudNew York City Geographic District #17 · 0.5 mi away358th of 2,326
ELA 80% · Math 75% - 5Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary SchoolNew York City Geographic District #17 · 0.5 mi away1,301st of 2,326
ELA 56% · Math 49% - –Explore Exceed Charter SchoolExplore Exceed Charter School · 0.5 mi away · charter
- 5PS 161 Crown (The)New York City Geographic District #17 · 0.6 mi away1,202nd of 2,326
ELA 55% · Math 55% - 10Success Academy Charter School-Crown HeightsSuccess Academy Charter School-Crown Heights · 0.6 mi away · charter13th of 2,326
ELA 95% · Math 100%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 138 in?
PS 138 is part of the New York City Geographic District #17 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is PS 138 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 138 647th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 72% 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 138?
Black 65%, Hispanic 19%, White 12%, Two or more races 2% (408 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 138 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11216 is $1.24M 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.