PS 253
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #21 · Grades K-5
398th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 83%▼ Declining
PS 253 ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 253 398th 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 83% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 96th in 2019 to 83th in 2025 — declining.
PS 253 test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 253 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 913 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16.4% | 37.9% | ▲ 21.5 pts | |
| Asian | 37.5% | 30.7% | ▼ 6.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 43.7% | 27.5% | ▼ 16.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.1% | 2.0% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Black | 0.7% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near PS 253
Typical home value $592K in zip 11235 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 253
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3PS 225 Eileen E Zaglin (The)New York City Geographic District #21 · 0.3 mi away1,645th of 2,326
ELA 38% · Math 51% - 6PS 209 Margaret MeadNew York City Geographic District #21 · 0.5 mi away965th of 2,326
ELA 59% · Math 62% - 8PS 100 Coney Island School (The)New York City Geographic District #21 · 0.5 mi away485th of 2,326
ELA 72% · Math 76% - 8PS 216 Arturo ToscaniniNew York City Geographic District #21 · 0.8 mi away601st of 2,326
ELA 66% · Math 74% - 8PS 254 Dag HammarskjoldNew York City Geographic District #22 · 0.9 mi away586th of 2,326
ELA 69% · Math 73% - 10PS 195 Manhattan BeachNew York City Geographic District #22 · 0.9 mi away166th of 2,326
ELA 84% · Math 87% - 9PS 90 Edna Cohen SchoolNew York City Geographic District #21 · 1 mi away282nd of 2,326
ELA 77% · Math 83% - 5PS 52 Sheepshead BayNew York City Geographic District #22 · 1.3 mi away1,395th of 2,326
ELA 49% · Math 51%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 253 in?
PS 253 is part of the New York City Geographic District #21 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is PS 253 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 253 398th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 83% 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 253?
White 38%, Asian 31%, Hispanic 28%, Two or more races 2% (913 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 253 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11235 is $592K 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.