PS 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #16
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
353rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 85%▲ Improving
500 MACON ST, Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718)453-0780NCES ID 360009402779Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks PS 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School 353rd 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 85% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 48th in 2019 to 85th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 160 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 86.9% | 76.2% | ▼ 10.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 11.3% | 13.1% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| White | 0.0% | 7.5% | ▲ 7.5 pts | |
| Asian | 1.8% | 1.2% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.2% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2005. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $1.02M in zip 11233 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than PS 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School
- #337PS 21 Crispus AttucksNew York City Geographic District #16 · 0.3 mi away337th of 2,326
ELA 80% ▲2 · Math 77% =Compare - #184Brooklyn Brownstone SchoolNew York City Geographic District #16 · 0.3 mi away184th of 2,326
ELA 88% ▲10 · Math 81% ▲4Compare - #974La Cima Charter SchoolLa Cima Charter School · 0.4 mi away · charter974th of 2,326
ELA 49% ▼29 · Math 71% ▼6Compare - #305PS 5 Dr Ronald McnairNew York City Geographic District #16 · 0.4 mi away305th of 2,326
ELA 77% ▼1 · Math 82% ▲5Compare - #986PS 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (The)New York City Geographic District #16 · 0.5 mi away986th of 2,326
ELA 70% ▼8 · Math 50% ▼27Compare - #2143PS 308 Clara CardwellNew York City Geographic District #16 · 0.5 mi away2,143rd of 2,326
ELA 35% ▼43 · Math 23% ▼54Compare - #207PS 40 George W CarverNew York City Geographic District #16 · 0.5 mi away207th of 2,326
ELA 81% ▲3 · Math 86% ▲9Compare - #341Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - CSD 13.2Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - CSD 13.2 · 0.5 mi away · charter341st of 2,326
ELA 80% ▲2 · Math 76% ▼1Compare
What school district is PS 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School in?
PS 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School is part of the New York City Geographic District #16 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is PS 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School 353rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 85% 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 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School?
Black 76%, Hispanic 13%, White 8%, Asian 1% (160 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11233 is $1.02M 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.