PS 161 Crown (The)
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #17 · Grades PK-5
1,202nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 48%▲ Improving
PS 161 Crown (The) ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 161 Crown (The) 1,202nd 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 48% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 29th in 2019 to 48th in 2025 — improving.
PS 161 Crown (The) test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 161 Crown (The) students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 311 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 77.5% | 66.2% | ▼ 11.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 11.5% | 24.1% | ▲ 12.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 6.1% | ▲ 6.1 pts | |
| White | 1.5% | 2.3% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.9% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Asian | 7.4% | 0.3% | ▼ 7.1 pts |
Homes near PS 161 Crown (The)
Typical home value $1.14M in zip 11225 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 161 Crown (The)
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Success Academy Charter School-Crown HeightsSuccess Academy Charter School-Crown Heights · 0 mi away · charter13th of 2,326
ELA 95% · Math 100% - 8PS 397 Foster-LaurieNew York City Geographic District #17 · 0.5 mi away496th of 2,326
ELA 76% · Math 71% - 7PS 375 Jackie Robinson SchoolNew York City Geographic District #17 · 0.5 mi away923rd of 2,326
ELA 62% · Math 62% - 6PS 91 Albany Avenue School (The)New York City Geographic District #17 · 0.5 mi away1,028th of 2,326
ELA 62% · Math 57% - 10Success Academy Charter School-Prospect HeightsSuccess Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights · 0.6 mi away · charter4th of 2,326
ELA 99% · Math 100% - 8PS 138New York City Geographic District #17 · 0.6 mi away647th of 2,326
ELA 69% · Math 69% - 8PS 241 Emma L JohnstonNew York City Geographic District #17 · 0.6 mi away509th of 2,326
ELA 74% · Math 72% - –PS 141NYC Special Schools - District 75 · 0.7 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 161 Crown (The) in?
PS 161 Crown (The) is part of the New York City Geographic District #17 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is PS 161 Crown (The) a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 161 Crown (The) 1,202nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 48% 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 161 Crown (The)?
Black 66%, Hispanic 24%, Pacific Islander 6%, White 2% (311 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 161 Crown (The) cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11225 is $1.14M 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.