PS 251 Paerdegat
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #22 · Grades PK-5
1,870th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 20%▲ Improving
PS 251 Paerdegat ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 251 Paerdegat 1,870th 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 20% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 8th in 2019 to 20th in 2025 — improving.
PS 251 Paerdegat test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 251 Paerdegat students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 296 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 80.0% | 72.6% | ▼ 7.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 10.9% | 10.8% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 6.4% | ▲ 5.9 pts | |
| Asian | 2.6% | 5.1% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| White | 4.6% | 2.0% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 2.0% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.7% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near PS 251 Paerdegat
Typical home value $778K in zip 11234 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 251 Paerdegat
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –PS 326New York City Geographic District #22 · 0.3 mi away
- 6PS 109New York City Geographic District #22 · 0.6 mi away1,127th of 2,326
ELA 64% · Math 50% - 6PS 203 Floyd Bennett SchoolNew York City Geographic District #22 · 0.7 mi away1,018th of 2,326
ELA 62% · Math 57% - 7PS 198New York City Geographic District #22 · 0.8 mi away903rd of 2,326
ELA 63% · Math 62% - 9PS 208 Elsa EbelingNew York City Geographic District #18 · 0.8 mi away285th of 2,326
ELA 80% · Math 80% - 9PS 276 Louis MarshallNew York City Geographic District #18 · 0.9 mi away236th of 2,326
ELA 75% · Math 88% - 4PS 119 AmersfortNew York City Geographic District #22 · 0.9 mi away1,447th of 2,326
ELA 55% · Math 43% - 5Ivy Hill Preparatory Charter SchoolIvy Hill Preparatory Charter School · 0.9 mi away · charter1,193rd of 2,326
ELA 55% · Math 55%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 251 Paerdegat in?
PS 251 Paerdegat is part of the New York City Geographic District #22 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is PS 251 Paerdegat a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 251 Paerdegat 1,870th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 20% 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 251 Paerdegat?
Black 73%, Hispanic 11%, American Indian 6%, Asian 5% (296 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 251 Paerdegat cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11234 is $778K 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.