PS 181
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #17 · Grades PK-8
1,773rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 24%▲ Improving
PS 181 ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 181 1,773rd 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 24% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 12th in 2019 to 24th in 2025 — improving.
PS 181 test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 181 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 562 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 84.4% | 80.6% | ▼ 3.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 10.2% | 10.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| White | 2.1% | 3.0% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 2.5% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 1.6% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near PS 181
Typical home value $723K in zip 11203 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 181
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1PS 399 Stanley Eugene ClarkeNew York City Geographic District #17 · 0.3 mi away2,130th of 2,326
ELA 30% · Math 29% - 10East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs)East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs) · 0.5 mi away · charter217th of 2,326
ELA 74% · Math 92% - 8Flatbush Ascend Charter SchoolFlatbush Ascend Charter School · 0.5 mi away · charter505th of 2,326
ELA 68% · Math 78% - 7PS 235 Janice Marie Knight SchoolNew York City Geographic District #18 · 0.5 mi away826th of 2,326
ELA 65% · Math 64% - 3Norma Adams Clemons AcademyNew York City Geographic District #17 · 0.5 mi away1,690th of 2,326
ELA 48% · Math 39% - 10Success Academy Charter School-FlatbushSuccess Academy Charter School-Flatbush · 0.6 mi away · charter118th of 2,326
ELA 84% · Math 93% - –PS 141NYC Special Schools - District 75 · 0.6 mi away
- 7Explore Charter SchoolExplore Charter School · 0.6 mi away · charter739th of 2,326
ELA 64% · Math 70%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 181 in?
PS 181 is part of the New York City Geographic District #17 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is PS 181 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 181 1,773rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 24% 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 181?
Black 81%, Hispanic 11%, White 3%, American Indian 3% (562 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 181 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11203 is $723K 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.