PS 219 Kennedy-King
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #18 · Grades PK-5
1,593rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 32%· Stable
PS 219 Kennedy-King ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 219 Kennedy-King 1,593rd 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 32% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 30th in 2019 to 32th in 2025.
PS 219 Kennedy-King test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 219 Kennedy-King students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 278 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 89.3% | 76.6% | ▼ 12.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.0% | 19.8% | ▲ 10.8 pts | |
| White | 0.9% | 2.2% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near PS 219 Kennedy-King
Typical home value $665K in zip 11212 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 219 Kennedy-King
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8PS 268 Emma LazarusNew York City Geographic District #18 · 0.3 mi away693rd of 2,326
ELA 65% · Math 71% - 3PS 398 Walter WeaverNew York City Geographic District #17 · 0.4 mi away1,749th of 2,326
ELA 37% · Math 47% - 9PS 770 New American AcademyNew York City Geographic District #17 · 0.4 mi away273rd of 2,326
ELA 84% · Math 76% - 5PS 189 Bilingual Center (The)New York City Geographic District #17 · 0.5 mi away1,279th of 2,326
ELA 53% · Math 52% - 7Riverdale Avenue Community SchoolNew York City Geographic District #23 · 0.5 mi away817th of 2,326
ELA 66% · Math 63% - 4PS 156 WaverlyNew York City Geographic District #23 · 0.5 mi away1,566th of 2,326
ELA 43% · Math 49% - 9PS 165 Ida PosnerNew York City Geographic District #23 · 0.6 mi away359th of 2,326
ELA 69% · Math 86% - 5PS 135 Sheldon A BrooknerNew York City Geographic District #18 · 0.7 mi away1,191st of 2,326
ELA 52% · Math 57%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 219 Kennedy-King in?
PS 219 Kennedy-King is part of the New York City Geographic District #18 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is PS 219 Kennedy-King a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 219 Kennedy-King 1,593rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 32% 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 219 Kennedy-King?
Black 77%, Hispanic 20%, White 2% (278 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 219 Kennedy-King cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11212 is $665K 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.