PS 209 Margaret Mead
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #21 · Grades K-8
965th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 59%▼ Declining
PS 209 Margaret Mead ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 209 Margaret Mead 965th 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 59% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 65th in 2019 to 59th in 2025 — declining.
PS 209 Margaret Mead test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 209 Margaret Mead students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 719 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42.0% | 45.2% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Asian | 30.2% | 28.1% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 22.5% | 22.7% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 3.6% | 2.4% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.1% | 1.4% | ▲ 1.3 pts |
Homes near PS 209 Margaret Mead
Typical home value $592K in zip 11235 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 209 Margaret Mead
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9PS 253New York City Geographic District #21 · 0.5 mi away398th of 2,326
ELA 72% · Math 81% - 8PS 216 Arturo ToscaniniNew York City Geographic District #21 · 0.5 mi away601st of 2,326
ELA 66% · Math 74% - 3PS 225 Eileen E Zaglin (The)New York City Geographic District #21 · 0.5 mi away1,645th of 2,326
ELA 38% · Math 51% - 8PS 254 Dag HammarskjoldNew York City Geographic District #22 · 0.6 mi away586th of 2,326
ELA 69% · Math 73% - 8PS 100 Coney Island School (The)New York City Geographic District #21 · 0.8 mi away485th of 2,326
ELA 72% · Math 76% - 8PS 95 Gravesend (The)New York City Geographic District #21 · 0.9 mi away596th of 2,326
ELA 65% · Math 76% - 4PS 153 HomecrestNew York City Geographic District #21 · 1 mi away1,520th of 2,326
ELA 44% · Math 50% - 6PS 206 Joseph F LambNew York City Geographic District #22 · 1 mi away978th of 2,326
ELA 59% · Math 61%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 209 Margaret Mead in?
PS 209 Margaret Mead is part of the New York City Geographic District #21 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is PS 209 Margaret Mead a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 209 Margaret Mead 965th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 59% 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 209 Margaret Mead?
White 45%, Asian 28%, Hispanic 23%, Black 2% (719 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 209 Margaret Mead cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11235 is $592K 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.