PS 217 Colonel David Marcus School
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #22 · Grades PK-5
1,107th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 52%· Stable
PS 217 Colonel David Marcus School ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 217 Colonel David Marcus School 1,107th 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 52% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 54th in 2019 to 52th in 2025.
PS 217 Colonel David Marcus School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 217 Colonel David Marcus School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 918 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 49.7% | 53.7% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| White | 16.5% | 20.2% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 19.7% | 17.9% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| Black | 11.9% | 5.1% | ▼ 6.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 1.5% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.5% | 1.4% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near PS 217 Colonel David Marcus School
Typical home value $908K in zip 11230 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 217 Colonel David Marcus School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Brooklyn Dreams Charter SchoolBrooklyn Dreams Charter School · 0.2 mi away · charter1,398th of 2,326
ELA 60% · Math 39% - 10PS 134New York City Geographic District #22 · 0.4 mi away200th of 2,326
ELA 77% · Math 90% - 6PS 139 Alexine A FentyNew York City Geographic District #22 · 0.5 mi away1,021st of 2,326
ELA 61% · Math 57% - 5School of Science &TechnologyNew York City Geographic District #22 · 0.6 mi away1,365th of 2,326
ELA 51% · Math 51% - 5PS 315New York City Geographic District #22 · 0.6 mi away1,382nd of 2,326
ELA 49% · Math 51% - 4PS 179 KensingtonNew York City Geographic District #20 · 0.7 mi away1,533rd of 2,326
ELA 43% · Math 50% - 10PS 192 Magnet School for Math and Science Inquiry (The)New York City Geographic District #20 · 0.8 mi away231st of 2,326
ELA 64% · Math 100% - 6PS 245New York City Geographic District #22 · 0.8 mi away1,110th of 2,326
ELA 61% · Math 53%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 217 Colonel David Marcus School in?
PS 217 Colonel David Marcus School is part of the New York City Geographic District #22 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is PS 217 Colonel David Marcus School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 217 Colonel David Marcus School 1,107th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 52% 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 217 Colonel David Marcus School?
Asian 54%, White 20%, Hispanic 18%, Black 5% (918 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 217 Colonel David Marcus School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11230 is $908K 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.