PS 147 Issac Remsen
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #14 · Grades PK-5
288th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 88%▲ Improving
PS 147 Issac Remsen ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 147 Issac Remsen 288th 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 88% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 46th in 2019 to 88th in 2025 — improving.
PS 147 Issac Remsen test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 147 Issac Remsen students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 185 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 62.1% | 55.7% | ▼ 6.4 pts | |
| Black | 34.6% | 28.6% | ▼ 6.0 pts | |
| White | 2.9% | 6.5% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 4.9% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 3.8% | ▲ 3.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near PS 147 Issac Remsen
Typical home value $1.11M in zip 11206 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 147 Issac Remsen
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4PS 196 Ten EyckNew York City Geographic District #14 · 0 mi away1,596th of 2,326
ELA 50% · Math 41% - 10Brownsville Collegiate Charter SchoolBrownsville Collegiate Charter School · 0.3 mi away · charter42nd of 2,326
ELA 90% · Math 100% - 2PS 250 George H LindsayNew York City Geographic District #14 · 0.4 mi away1,909th of 2,326
ELA 36% · Math 39% - 2PS 18 Edward BushNew York City Geographic District #14 · 0.4 mi away1,923rd of 2,326
ELA 43% · Math 32% - 9PS 257 John F HylanNew York City Geographic District #14 · 0.5 mi away423rd of 2,326
ELA 72% · Math 78% - 9PS 132 Conselyea School (The)New York City Geographic District #14 · 0.5 mi away283rd of 2,326
ELA 81% · Math 79% - 5PS 120 Carlos TapiaNew York City Geographic District #14 · 0.6 mi away1,281st of 2,326
ELA 51% · Math 54% - 4PS 145 Andrew JacksonNew York City Geographic District #32 · 0.6 mi away1,537th of 2,326
ELA 43% · Math 51%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 147 Issac Remsen in?
PS 147 Issac Remsen is part of the New York City Geographic District #14 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is PS 147 Issac Remsen a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 147 Issac Remsen 288th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 88% 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 147 Issac Remsen?
Hispanic 56%, Black 29%, White 7%, Asian 5% (185 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 147 Issac Remsen cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11206 is $1.11M 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.