PS 503 School of Discovery (The)
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #20 · Grades K-5
1,058th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 55%▲ Improving
PS 503 School of Discovery (The) ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 503 School of Discovery (The) 1,058th 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 55% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 37th in 2019 to 55th in 2025 — improving.
PS 503 School of Discovery (The) test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 503 School of Discovery (The) students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 586 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 78.2% | 75.4% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| Asian | 16.7% | 16.9% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| White | 3.5% | 6.7% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Black | 0.9% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near PS 503 School of Discovery (The)
Typical home value $945K in zip 11220 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 503 School of Discovery (The)
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The)New York City Geographic District #20 · 0 mi away1,740th of 2,326
ELA 42% · Math 43% - 7Sunset School of Cultural LearningNew York City Geographic District #20 · 0.1 mi away864th of 2,326
ELA 63% · Math 64% - 5School of Math Science and Healthy LivingNew York City Geographic District #20 · 0.2 mi away1,188th of 2,326
ELA 53% · Math 57% - 7Leep Dual Language Academy Charter SchoolLeep Dual Language Academy Charter School · 0.4 mi away · charter916th of 2,326
ELA 59% · Math 65% - 6PS 94 Henry Longfellow (The)New York City Geographic District #15 · 0.6 mi away989th of 2,326
ELA 53% · Math 67% - 8Ps/Is 30 Mary White OvingtonNew York City Geographic District #20 · 0.6 mi away674th of 2,326
ELA 55% · Math 81% - 2PS 1 Bergen (The)New York City Geographic District #15 · 0.6 mi away1,874th of 2,326
ELA 41% · Math 37% - 9PS 102 Bayview (The)New York City Geographic District #20 · 0.7 mi away458th of 2,326
ELA 72% · Math 77%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 503 School of Discovery (The) in?
PS 503 School of Discovery (The) is part of the New York City Geographic District #20 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is PS 503 School of Discovery (The) a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 503 School of Discovery (The) 1,058th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 55% 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 503 School of Discovery (The)?
Hispanic 75%, Asian 17%, White 7% (586 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 503 School of Discovery (The) cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11220 is $945K 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.