PS 44 Marcus Garvey
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #13 · Grades PK-5
2,136th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 8%▼ Declining
PS 44 Marcus Garvey ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 44 Marcus Garvey 2,136th 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 8% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 26th in 2019 to 8th in 2025 — declining.
PS 44 Marcus Garvey test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 44 Marcus Garvey students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 127 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 85.2% | 66.9% | ▼ 18.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.2% | 23.6% | ▲ 16.4 pts | |
| White | 4.5% | 7.9% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Asian | 2.1% | 1.6% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near PS 44 Marcus Garvey
Typical home value $1.10M in zip 11221 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 44 Marcus Garvey
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Academy of Arts and LettersNew York City Geographic District #13 · 0.2 mi away634th of 2,326
ELA 73% · Math 65% - 9Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - CSD 13.2Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - CSD 13.2 · 0.3 mi away · charter341st of 2,326
ELA 80% · Math 76% - 1PS 308 Clara CardwellNew York City Geographic District #16 · 0.3 mi away2,143rd of 2,326
ELA 35% · Math 23% - 2PS 25 Eubie Blake SchoolNew York City Geographic District #16 · 0.4 mi away2,076th of 2,326
ELA 32% · Math 31% - 10Brooklyn Brownstone SchoolNew York City Geographic District #16 · 0.4 mi away184th of 2,326
ELA 88% · Math 81% - 6La Cima Charter SchoolLa Cima Charter School · 0.5 mi away · charter974th of 2,326
ELA 49% · Math 71% - 3Brighter Choice Community SchoolNew York City Geographic District #16 · 0.5 mi away1,795th of 2,326
ELA 44% · Math 38% - 1PS 256 Benjamin BannekerNew York City Geographic District #13 · 0.5 mi away2,168th of 2,326
ELA 27% · Math 27%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 44 Marcus Garvey in?
PS 44 Marcus Garvey is part of the New York City Geographic District #13 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is PS 44 Marcus Garvey a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 44 Marcus Garvey 2,136th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 8% 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 44 Marcus Garvey?
Black 67%, Hispanic 24%, White 8%, Asian 2% (127 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 44 Marcus Garvey cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11221 is $1.10M 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.