PS 272 Curtis Estabrook
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #18 · Grades PK-5
1,891st of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 19%▲ Improving
PS 272 Curtis Estabrook ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 272 Curtis Estabrook 1,891st 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 19% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 3th in 2019 to 19th in 2025 — improving.
PS 272 Curtis Estabrook test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 272 Curtis Estabrook students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 390 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 81.8% | 75.4% | ▼ 6.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 12.5% | 15.4% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| White | 1.9% | 3.6% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 2.6% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.8% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Asian | 2.1% | 0.8% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
Homes near PS 272 Curtis Estabrook
Typical home value $686K in zip 11236 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 272 Curtis Estabrook
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6PS 115 Daniel Mucatel SchoolNew York City Geographic District #18 · 0.6 mi away934th of 2,326
ELA 59% · Math 64% - 7PS 279 Herman SchreiberNew York City Geographic District #18 · 0.7 mi away822nd of 2,326
ELA 59% · Math 70% - 7PS 346 Abe StarkNew York City Geographic District #19 · 0.8 mi away893rd of 2,326
ELA 60% · Math 66% - 8Canarsie Ascend Charter SchoolCanarsie Ascend Charter School · 1 mi away · charter538th of 2,326
ELA 75% · Math 69% - 9PS 276 Louis MarshallNew York City Geographic District #18 · 1.2 mi away236th of 2,326
ELA 75% · Math 88% - 8PS 114 Ryder ElementaryNew York City Geographic District #18 · 1.2 mi away625th of 2,326
ELA 65% · Math 74% - 6Explore Excel Charter SchoolExplore Excel Charter School · 1.2 mi away · charter970th of 2,326
ELA 57% · Math 64% - 9Fresh Creek School (The)New York City Geographic District #19 · 1.3 mi away346th of 2,326
ELA 86% · Math 70%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 272 Curtis Estabrook in?
PS 272 Curtis Estabrook is part of the New York City Geographic District #18 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is PS 272 Curtis Estabrook a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 272 Curtis Estabrook 1,891st of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 19% 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 272 Curtis Estabrook?
Black 75%, Hispanic 15%, White 4%, American Indian 3% (390 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 272 Curtis Estabrook cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11236 is $686K 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.