PS 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #16 · Grades PK-5
305th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 87%▲ Improving
PS 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair 305th 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 87% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 21th in 2019 to 87th in 2025 — improving.
PS 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 216 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 78.4% | 69.0% | ▼ 9.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 15.5% | 16.7% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| White | 3.5% | 8.8% | ▲ 5.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 3.2% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Asian | 1.6% | 1.9% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near PS 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair
Typical home value $1.02M in zip 11233 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6PS 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (The)New York City Geographic District #16 · 0.2 mi away986th of 2,326
ELA 70% · Math 50% - 4Brooklyn Excelsior Charter SchoolBrooklyn Excelsior Charter School · 0.3 mi away · charter1,568th of 2,326
ELA 52% · Math 40% - 10PS 40 George W CarverNew York City Geographic District #16 · 0.4 mi away207th of 2,326
ELA 81% · Math 86% - 5PS 137 Rachel Jean MitchellNew York City Geographic District #23 · 0.4 mi away1,224th of 2,326
ELA 44% · Math 64% - 9PS 21 Crispus AttucksNew York City Geographic District #16 · 0.4 mi away337th of 2,326
ELA 80% · Math 77% - 9PS 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary SchoolNew York City Geographic District #16 · 0.4 mi away353rd of 2,326
ELA 78% · Math 77% - 4PS 299 Thomas Warren Field SchoolNew York City Geographic District #32 · 0.5 mi away1,417th of 2,326
ELA 51% · Math 48% - 1PS 75 Mayda CortiellaNew York City Geographic District #32 · 0.5 mi away2,120th of 2,326
ELA 33% · Math 25%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair in?
PS 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair is part of the New York City Geographic District #16 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is PS 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair 305th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 87% 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 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair?
Black 69%, Hispanic 17%, White 9%, Two or more races 3% (216 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair 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.