PS 254 Dag Hammarskjold
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #22 · Grades PK-5
586th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 75%▼ Declining
PS 254 Dag Hammarskjold ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 254 Dag Hammarskjold 586th 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 75% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 90th in 2019 to 75th in 2025 — declining.
PS 254 Dag Hammarskjold test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 254 Dag Hammarskjold students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 711 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.0% | 64.7% | ▲ 10.7 pts | |
| Asian | 34.2% | 21.0% | ▼ 13.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.4% | 9.8% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.1% | 2.3% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Black | 2.7% | 1.4% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near PS 254 Dag Hammarskjold
Typical home value $592K in zip 11235 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 254 Dag Hammarskjold
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6PS 206 Joseph F LambNew York City Geographic District #22 · 0.5 mi away978th of 2,326
ELA 59% · Math 61% - 6PS 209 Margaret MeadNew York City Geographic District #21 · 0.6 mi away965th of 2,326
ELA 59% · Math 62% - 5PS 52 Sheepshead BayNew York City Geographic District #22 · 0.7 mi away1,395th of 2,326
ELA 49% · Math 51% - 3PS 225 Eileen E Zaglin (The)New York City Geographic District #21 · 0.8 mi away1,645th of 2,326
ELA 38% · Math 51% - –Success Academy Charter School-Fort GreeneSuccess Academy Charter School-Fort Greene · 0.8 mi away · charter
- 4PS 153 HomecrestNew York City Geographic District #21 · 0.8 mi away1,520th of 2,326
ELA 44% · Math 50% - 10PS 195 Manhattan BeachNew York City Geographic District #22 · 0.8 mi away166th of 2,326
ELA 84% · Math 87% - 9PS 253New York City Geographic District #21 · 0.9 mi away398th of 2,326
ELA 72% · Math 81%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 254 Dag Hammarskjold in?
PS 254 Dag Hammarskjold is part of the New York City Geographic District #22 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is PS 254 Dag Hammarskjold a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 254 Dag Hammarskjold 586th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 75% 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 254 Dag Hammarskjold?
White 65%, Asian 21%, Hispanic 10%, Two or more races 2% (711 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 254 Dag Hammarskjold 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.