PS 202 Ernest S Jenkyns
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #19
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
2,215th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 5%▼ Declining
982 HEGEMAN AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718)649-7880NCES ID 360012002684Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks PS 202 Ernest S Jenkyns 2,215th 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 5% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 15th in 2019 to 5th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 239 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 66.1% | 52.3% | ▼ 13.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 32.5% | 40.2% | ▲ 7.7 pts | |
| Asian | 0.5% | 3.3% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.7% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| White | 0.4% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2005. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $730K in zip 11208 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than PS 202 Ernest S Jenkyns
- #1960East New York Elementary School of ExcellenceNew York City Geographic District #19 · 0.3 mi away1,960th of 2,326
ELA 35% ▲11 · Math 37% ▲14Compare - #1223Brooklyn Scholars Charter SchoolBrooklyn Scholars Charter School · 0.5 mi away · charter1,223rd of 2,326
ELA 58% ▲34 · Math 51% ▲28Compare - #1895PS 224 Hale A WoodruffNew York City Geographic District #19 · 0.6 mi away1,895th of 2,326
ELA 37% ▲13 · Math 39% ▲16Compare - #468Imagine Me Leadership Charter SchoolImagine Me Leadership Charter School · 0.6 mi away · charter468th of 2,326
ELA 76% ▲52 · Math 72% ▲49Compare - #2052PS 273 WortmanNew York City Geographic District #19 · 0.6 mi away2,052nd of 2,326
ELA 37% ▲13 · Math 28% ▲5Compare - #1883PS 158 WarwickNew York City Geographic District #19 · 0.6 mi away1,883rd of 2,326
ELA 39% ▲15 · Math 38% ▲15Compare - #1226Achievement First Linden Charter SchoolAchievement First Linden Charter School · 0.6 mi away · charter1,226th of 2,326
ELA 50% ▲26 · Math 58% ▲35Compare - –PS 36NYC Special Schools - District 75 · 0.7 mi awayCompare
What school district is PS 202 Ernest S Jenkyns in?
PS 202 Ernest S Jenkyns is part of the New York City Geographic District #19 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is PS 202 Ernest S Jenkyns a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 202 Ernest S Jenkyns 2,215th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 5% 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 202 Ernest S Jenkyns?
Black 52%, Hispanic 40%, Asian 3%, Pacific Islander 2% (239 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 202 Ernest S Jenkyns cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11208 is $730K 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.