PS 245
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #22 · Grades PK-5
1,110th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 52%▲ Improving
PS 245 ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 245 1,110th 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 44th in 2019 to 52th in 2025 — improving.
PS 245 test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 245 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 224 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 59.4% | 46.9% | ▼ 12.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 34.8% | 45.1% | ▲ 10.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 4.0% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| White | 2.7% | 2.2% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 2.4% | 1.3% | ▼ 1.1 pts |
Homes near PS 245
Typical home value $788K in zip 11226 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 245
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6PS 139 Alexine A FentyNew York City Geographic District #22 · 0.3 mi away1,021st of 2,326
ELA 61% · Math 57% - 10PS 249 Caton (The)New York City Geographic District #17 · 0.4 mi away100th of 2,326
ELA 89% · Math 91% - 10Success Academy Charter School-FlatbushSuccess Academy Charter School-Flatbush · 0.4 mi away · charter118th of 2,326
ELA 84% · Math 93% - 8PS 889New York City Geographic District #22 · 0.4 mi away656th of 2,326
ELA 72% · Math 66% - 3Norma Adams Clemons AcademyNew York City Geographic District #17 · 0.4 mi away1,690th of 2,326
ELA 48% · Math 39% - 1PS 399 Stanley Eugene ClarkeNew York City Geographic District #17 · 0.6 mi away2,130th of 2,326
ELA 30% · Math 29% - 8Flatbush Ascend Charter SchoolFlatbush Ascend Charter School · 0.7 mi away · charter505th of 2,326
ELA 68% · Math 78% - 8PS 130 Parkside (The)New York City Geographic District #15 · 0.7 mi away584th of 2,326
ELA 72% · Math 69%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 245 in?
PS 245 is part of the New York City Geographic District #22 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is PS 245 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 245 1,110th 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 245?
Black 47%, Hispanic 45%, American Indian 4%, White 2% (224 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 245 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11226 is $788K 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.