PS 53
Brooklyn, NY · NYC Special Schools - District 75 · Grades K-12
Not enough test data for a ranking (fewer than 30 students tested)
PS 53 ranking
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PS 53 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 406 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6.4% | 40.1% | ▲ 33.7 pts | |
| Black | 5.7% | 30.0% | ▲ 24.3 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 15.5% | ▲ 14.8 pts | |
| White | 1.5% | 9.4% | ▲ 7.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 3.2% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 1.5% | ▲ 1.5 pts |
Homes near PS 53
Typical home value $1.48M in zip 11215 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Schools near PS 53
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - CSD 15.2Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - CSD 15.2 · 1 mi away · charter32nd of 169
ELA 74% · Math 68% - –PS 77NYC Special Schools - District 75 · 1.4 mi away
- –PS 369 Coy L Cox SchoolNYC Special Schools - District 75 · 1.9 mi away
- 6Design WorksNew York City Geographic District #13 · 2.1 mi away84th of 169
ELA 64% · Math 46% - –PS 140NYC Special Schools - District 75 · 2.7 mi away
- 8Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter SchoolLeadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School · 2.7 mi away · charter49th of 169
ELA 64% · Math 65% - 5Achievement First Crown Heights Charter SchoolAchievement First Crown Heights Charter School · 2.7 mi away · charter87th of 169
ELA 63% · Math 45% - 9KIPP Always Mentally Prepared Charter SchoolKIPP Always Mentally Prepared Charter School · 2.8 mi away · charter23rd of 169
ELA 74% · Math 78%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 53 in?
PS 53 is part of the NYC Special Schools - District 75 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is PS 53 a good school?
PS 53 does not have enough recent test data for a SchoolRow ranking.
What is the racial makeup of PS 53?
Hispanic 40%, Black 30%, Asian 16%, White 9% (406 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 53 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.