PS 39 Henry Bristow
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #15 · Grades K-5
60th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 97%· Stable
PS 39 Henry Bristow ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 39 Henry Bristow 60th 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 97% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 98th in 2019 to 97th in 2025.
PS 39 Henry Bristow test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 39 Henry Bristow students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 360 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.1% | 64.4% | ▼ 6.7 pts | |
| Asian | 6.5% | 11.1% | ▲ 4.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.3% | 9.7% | ▲ 7.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.3% | 9.2% | ▼ 5.1 pts | |
| Black | 5.7% | 5.3% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
Homes near PS 39 Henry Bristow
Typical home value $1.48M in zip 11215 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 39 Henry Bristow
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Maurice Sendak Community School (The)New York City Geographic District #15 · 0.3 mi away222nd of 2,326
ELA 82% · Math 83% - 10PS 321 William PennNew York City Geographic District #15 · 0.3 mi away102nd of 2,326
ELA 89% · Math 91% - 10PS 107 John W KimballNew York City Geographic District #15 · 0.4 mi away76th of 2,326
ELA 91% · Math 93% - 2PS 124 Silas B DutcherNew York City Geographic District #15 · 0.4 mi away2,029th of 2,326
ELA 38% · Math 29% - –PS 372 Children's School (The)NYC Special Schools - District 75 · 0.6 mi away
- 10Magnet School of Math Science & Design TechnologyNew York City Geographic District #15 · 0.6 mi away168th of 2,326
ELA 87% · Math 84% - 8PS 282 Park SlopeNew York City Geographic District #13 · 0.6 mi away520th of 2,326
ELA 71% · Math 75% - 7PS 295New York City Geographic District #15 · 0.6 mi away847th of 2,326
ELA 67% · Math 61%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 39 Henry Bristow in?
PS 39 Henry Bristow is part of the New York City Geographic District #15 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is PS 39 Henry Bristow a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 39 Henry Bristow 60th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 97% 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 39 Henry Bristow?
White 64%, Asian 11%, Two or more races 10%, Hispanic 9% (360 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 39 Henry Bristow cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11215 is $1.48M 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.