PS 249 Caton (The)
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #17 · Grades PK-5
100th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 96%▲ Improving
PS 249 Caton (The) ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 249 Caton (The) 100th 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 96% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 86th in 2019 to 96th in 2025 — improving.
PS 249 Caton (The) test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 249 Caton (The) students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 699 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 50.8% | 45.5% | ▼ 5.3 pts | |
| Black | 39.7% | 38.9% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Asian | 5.6% | 6.6% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| White | 3.6% | 6.3% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 1.3% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.1% | 1.1% | ▲ 1.0 pts |
Homes near PS 249 Caton (The)
Typical home value $788K in zip 11226 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 249 Caton (The)
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6PS 245New York City Geographic District #22 · 0.4 mi away1,110th of 2,326
ELA 61% · Math 53% - 8PS 889New York City Geographic District #22 · 0.4 mi away656th of 2,326
ELA 72% · Math 66% - 10Success Academy Charter School-FlatbushSuccess Academy Charter School-Flatbush · 0.5 mi away · charter118th of 2,326
ELA 84% · Math 93% - 8PS 130 Parkside (The)New York City Geographic District #15 · 0.5 mi away584th of 2,326
ELA 72% · Math 69% - 3Norma Adams Clemons AcademyNew York City Geographic District #17 · 0.5 mi away1,690th of 2,326
ELA 48% · Math 39% - 6PS 139 Alexine A FentyNew York City Geographic District #22 · 0.6 mi away1,021st of 2,326
ELA 61% · Math 57% - 8Flatbush Ascend Charter SchoolFlatbush Ascend Charter School · 0.7 mi away · charter505th of 2,326
ELA 68% · Math 78% - 10Windsor Terrace School (The)New York City Geographic District #15 · 0.7 mi away170th of 2,326
ELA 83% · Math 88%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 249 Caton (The) in?
PS 249 Caton (The) is part of the New York City Geographic District #17 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is PS 249 Caton (The) a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 249 Caton (The) 100th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 96% 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 249 Caton (The)?
Hispanic 46%, Black 39%, Asian 7%, White 6% (699 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 249 Caton (The) 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.