PS 189 Bilingual Center (The)
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #17 · Grades K-8
1,279th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 45%▼ Declining
PS 189 Bilingual Center (The) ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 189 Bilingual Center (The) 1,279th 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 45% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 59th in 2019 to 45th in 2025 — declining.
PS 189 Bilingual Center (The) test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 189 Bilingual Center (The) students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 897 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 74.7% | 67.3% | ▼ 7.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 23.3% | 25.4% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| White | 0.3% | 3.2% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.1% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 1.3% | 0.9% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
Homes near PS 189 Bilingual Center (The)
Typical home value $665K in zip 11212 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 189 Bilingual Center (The)
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3PS 398 Walter WeaverNew York City Geographic District #17 · 0.2 mi away1,749th of 2,326
ELA 37% · Math 47% - 9PS 770 New American AcademyNew York City Geographic District #17 · 0.2 mi away273rd of 2,326
ELA 84% · Math 76% - 4PS 156 WaverlyNew York City Geographic District #23 · 0.4 mi away1,566th of 2,326
ELA 43% · Math 49% - 4PS 191 Paul RobesonNew York City Geographic District #17 · 0.4 mi away1,412th of 2,326
ELA 59% · Math 40% - 6Brownsville Ascend Charter SchoolBrownsville Ascend Charter School · 0.5 mi away · charter1,054th of 2,326
ELA 61% · Math 56% - 4PS 219 Kennedy-KingNew York City Geographic District #18 · 0.5 mi away1,593rd of 2,326
ELA 42% · Math 49% - 3MS 394New York City Geographic District #17 · 0.5 mi away1,703rd of 2,326
ELA 46% · Math 40% - 7Explore Empower Charter SchoolExplore Empower Charter School · 0.5 mi away · charter892nd of 2,326
ELA 62% · Math 64%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 189 Bilingual Center (The) in?
PS 189 Bilingual Center (The) is part of the New York City Geographic District #17 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is PS 189 Bilingual Center (The) a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 189 Bilingual Center (The) 1,279th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 45% 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 189 Bilingual Center (The)?
Black 67%, Hispanic 25%, White 3%, Two or more races 1% (897 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 189 Bilingual Center (The) cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11212 is $665K 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.