PS 54 Samuel C Barnes
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #13 · Grades PK-5
1,248th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 46%▲ Improving
PS 54 Samuel C Barnes ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 54 Samuel C Barnes 1,248th 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 46% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 22th in 2019 to 46th in 2025 — improving.
PS 54 Samuel C Barnes test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 54 Samuel C Barnes students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 171 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 55.5% | 49.1% | ▼ 6.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 38.1% | 30.4% | ▼ 7.7 pts | |
| White | 1.6% | 9.4% | ▲ 7.8 pts | |
| Asian | 3.2% | 4.1% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 3.5% | ▲ 3.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 2.3% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near PS 54 Samuel C Barnes
Typical home value $1.05M in zip 11205 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 54 Samuel C Barnes
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1PS 256 Benjamin BannekerNew York City Geographic District #13 · 0.2 mi away2,168th of 2,326
ELA 27% · Math 27% - 8Brooklyn Charter School (The)Brooklyn Charter School (The) · 0.3 mi away · charter604th of 2,326
ELA 73% · Math 67% - 4PS 23 Carter G WoodsonNew York City Geographic District #14 · 0.3 mi away1,588th of 2,326
ELA 44% · Math 48% - 8PS 297 Abraham StocktonNew York City Geographic District #14 · 0.4 mi away515th of 2,326
ELA 70% · Math 76% - 2Ps/Is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (The)New York City Geographic District #14 · 0.4 mi away1,968th of 2,326
ELA 44% · Math 28% - 7Community Partnership Charter SchoolCommunity Partnership Charter School · 0.5 mi away · charter793rd of 2,326
ELA 73% · Math 57% - 1PS 270 Johann DekalbNew York City Geographic District #13 · 0.5 mi away2,226th of 2,326
ELA 30% · Math 16% - 2PS 59 the Dawn Best SchoolNew York City Geographic District #14 · 0.6 mi away1,972nd of 2,326
ELA 39% · Math 32%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 54 Samuel C Barnes in?
PS 54 Samuel C Barnes is part of the New York City Geographic District #13 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is PS 54 Samuel C Barnes a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 54 Samuel C Barnes 1,248th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 46% 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 54 Samuel C Barnes?
Black 49%, Hispanic 30%, White 9%, Asian 4% (171 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 54 Samuel C Barnes cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11205 is $1.05M 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.