PS 179 Kensington
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #20 · Grades PK-5
1,533rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 34%· Stable
PS 179 Kensington ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 179 Kensington 1,533rd 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 34% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 36th in 2019 to 34th in 2025.
PS 179 Kensington test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 179 Kensington students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 672 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 54.6% | 62.6% | ▲ 8.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 27.0% | 20.2% | ▼ 6.8 pts | |
| White | 14.7% | 13.4% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Black | 2.8% | 2.2% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near PS 179 Kensington
Typical home value $943K in zip 11218 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 179 Kensington
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8PS 230 Doris L CohenNew York City Geographic District #15 · 0.4 mi away681st of 2,326
ELA 70% · Math 66% - 8PS 889New York City Geographic District #22 · 0.4 mi away656th of 2,326
ELA 72% · Math 66% - 9PS 164 Caesar RodneyNew York City Geographic District #20 · 0.5 mi away385th of 2,326
ELA 73% · Math 80% - 8PS 130 Parkside (The)New York City Geographic District #15 · 0.6 mi away584th of 2,326
ELA 72% · Math 69% - 10PS 134New York City Geographic District #22 · 0.6 mi away200th of 2,326
ELA 77% · Math 90% - 6PS 139 Alexine A FentyNew York City Geographic District #22 · 0.6 mi away1,021st of 2,326
ELA 61% · Math 57% - 4Brooklyn Dreams Charter SchoolBrooklyn Dreams Charter School · 0.7 mi away · charter1,398th of 2,326
ELA 60% · Math 39% - 6PS 217 Colonel David Marcus SchoolNew York City Geographic District #22 · 0.7 mi away1,107th of 2,326
ELA 58% · Math 57%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 179 Kensington in?
PS 179 Kensington is part of the New York City Geographic District #20 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is PS 179 Kensington a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 179 Kensington 1,533rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 34% 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 179 Kensington?
Asian 63%, Hispanic 20%, White 13%, Black 2% (672 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 179 Kensington cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11218 is $943K 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.