PS 65
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #19 · Grades PK-5
488th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 79%▲ Improving
PS 65 ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 65 488th 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 79% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 71th in 2019 to 79th in 2025 — improving.
PS 65 test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 65 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 515 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 78.1% | 83.3% | ▲ 5.2 pts | |
| Black | 13.9% | 7.8% | ▼ 6.1 pts | |
| Asian | 2.0% | 3.9% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 5.3% | 3.3% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| White | 0.6% | 1.4% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
Homes near PS 65
Typical home value $730K in zip 11208 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 65
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3PS 7 Abraham LincolnNew York City Geographic District #19 · 0.3 mi away1,640th of 2,326
ELA 45% · Math 44% - 8PS 938New York City Geographic District #19 · 0.4 mi away558th of 2,326
ELA 65% · Math 78% - 9PS 108 Sal AbbracciamentoNew York City Geographic District #19 · 0.5 mi away334th of 2,326
ELA 76% · Math 82% - 9East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (Ebacs)East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (Ebacs) · 0.6 mi away · charter258th of 2,326
ELA 77% · Math 85% - 8Cypress Hills Ascend Charter SchoolCypress Hills Ascend Charter School · 0.7 mi away · charter686th of 2,326
ELA 63% · Math 73% - 6PS 345 Patrolman Robert BoldenNew York City Geographic District #19 · 0.7 mi away1,079th of 2,326
ELA 54% · Math 62% - 9Achievement First Apollo Charter SchoolAchievement First Apollo Charter School · 0.8 mi away · charter402nd of 2,326
ELA 55% · Math 97% - 1PS 89 Cypress HillsNew York City Geographic District #19 · 0.8 mi away2,147th of 2,326
ELA 22% · Math 35%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 65 in?
PS 65 is part of the New York City Geographic District #19 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is PS 65 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 65 488th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 79% 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 65?
Hispanic 83%, Black 8%, Asian 4%, American Indian 3% (515 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 65 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11208 is $730K 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.