PS 205 Clarion
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #20 · Grades PK-5
447th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 81%· Stable
PS 205 Clarion ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 205 Clarion 447th 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 81% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 81th in 2019 to 81th in 2025.
PS 205 Clarion test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 205 Clarion students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,097 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 48.4% | 57.2% | ▲ 8.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 20.0% | 27.8% | ▲ 7.8 pts | |
| White | 25.0% | 13.3% | ▼ 11.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Black | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near PS 205 Clarion
Typical home value $1.24M in zip 11204 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 205 Clarion
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9PS 247New York City Geographic District #20 · 0.2 mi away345th of 2,326
ELA 76% · Math 80% - 6PS 48 MapletonNew York City Geographic District #20 · 0.5 mi away1,106th of 2,326
ELA 62% · Math 53% - 8PS 186 Dr Irving A GladstoneNew York City Geographic District #20 · 0.5 mi away657th of 2,326
ELA 65% · Math 73% - 10Success Academy Charter School - BensonhurstSuccess Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst · 0.5 mi away · charter40th of 2,326
ELA 93% · Math 97% - 8Academy of Talented Scholars (The)New York City Geographic District #20 · 0.5 mi away537th of 2,326
ELA 70% · Math 74% - 10Brooklyn School of InquiryNew York City Geographic District #20 · 0.5 mi away32nd of 2,326
ELA 95% · Math 96% - 5PS 226 Alfred De B MasonNew York City Geographic District #21 · 0.5 mi away1,377th of 2,326
ELA 51% · Math 50% - 7PS 121 Nelson A RockefellerNew York City Geographic District #21 · 0.7 mi away765th of 2,326
ELA 66% · Math 65%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 205 Clarion in?
PS 205 Clarion is part of the New York City Geographic District #20 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is PS 205 Clarion a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 205 Clarion 447th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 81% 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 205 Clarion?
Asian 57%, Hispanic 28%, White 13% (1,097 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 205 Clarion cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11204 is $1.24M 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.