PS 216 Arturo Toscanini
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #21 · Grades PK-5
601st of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 74%▲ Improving
PS 216 Arturo Toscanini ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 216 Arturo Toscanini 601st 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 74% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 63th in 2019 to 74th in 2025 — improving.
PS 216 Arturo Toscanini test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 216 Arturo Toscanini students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 723 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.9% | 46.6% | ▼ 7.3 pts | |
| Asian | 24.3% | 28.4% | ▲ 4.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 15.5% | 19.9% | ▲ 4.4 pts | |
| Black | 5.9% | 3.2% | ▼ 2.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 1.1% | ▲ 1.1 pts |
Homes near PS 216 Arturo Toscanini
Typical home value $1.07M in zip 11223 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 216 Arturo Toscanini
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8PS 95 Gravesend (The)New York City Geographic District #21 · 0.5 mi away596th of 2,326
ELA 65% · Math 76% - 6PS 209 Margaret MeadNew York City Geographic District #21 · 0.5 mi away965th of 2,326
ELA 59% · Math 62% - 9PS 253New York City Geographic District #21 · 0.8 mi away398th of 2,326
ELA 72% · Math 81% - 7PS 215 Morris H WeissNew York City Geographic District #21 · 0.8 mi away800th of 2,326
ELA 66% · Math 64% - 6PS 212 Lady Deborah MoodyNew York City Geographic District #21 · 0.9 mi away956th of 2,326
ELA 59% · Math 62% - 8PS 100 Coney Island School (The)New York City Geographic District #21 · 0.9 mi away485th of 2,326
ELA 72% · Math 76% - 4PS 153 HomecrestNew York City Geographic District #21 · 0.9 mi away1,520th of 2,326
ELA 44% · Math 50% - 8PS 254 Dag HammarskjoldNew York City Geographic District #22 · 0.9 mi away586th of 2,326
ELA 69% · Math 73%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 216 Arturo Toscanini in?
PS 216 Arturo Toscanini is part of the New York City Geographic District #21 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is PS 216 Arturo Toscanini a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 216 Arturo Toscanini 601st of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 74% 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 216 Arturo Toscanini?
White 47%, Asian 28%, Hispanic 20%, Black 3% (723 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 216 Arturo Toscanini cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11223 is $1.07M 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.