PS 889
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #22 · Grades PK-5
656th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 72%▲ Improving
PS 889 ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 889 656th 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 72% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 52th in 2022 to 72th in 2025 — improving.
PS 889 test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 889 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 406 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2017
| Group | Trend | 2017 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21.7% | 35.0% | ▲ 13.3 pts | |
| Black | 24.1% | 24.9% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 18.1% | 23.4% | ▲ 5.3 pts | |
| Asian | 33.7% | 9.1% | ▼ 24.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.2% | 5.4% | ▲ 4.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.2% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
Homes near PS 889
Typical home value $943K in zip 11218 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 889
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6PS 139 Alexine A FentyNew York City Geographic District #22 · 0.4 mi away1,021st of 2,326
ELA 61% · Math 57% - 8PS 130 Parkside (The)New York City Geographic District #15 · 0.4 mi away584th of 2,326
ELA 72% · Math 69% - 10PS 249 Caton (The)New York City Geographic District #17 · 0.4 mi away100th of 2,326
ELA 89% · Math 91% - 6PS 245New York City Geographic District #22 · 0.4 mi away1,110th of 2,326
ELA 61% · Math 53% - 4PS 179 KensingtonNew York City Geographic District #20 · 0.4 mi away1,533rd of 2,326
ELA 43% · Math 50% - 8PS 230 Doris L CohenNew York City Geographic District #15 · 0.5 mi away681st of 2,326
ELA 70% · Math 66% - 10Success Academy Charter School-FlatbushSuccess Academy Charter School-Flatbush · 0.8 mi away · charter118th of 2,326
ELA 84% · Math 93% - 6PS 217 Colonel David Marcus SchoolNew York City Geographic District #22 · 0.8 mi away1,107th of 2,326
ELA 58% · Math 57%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 889 in?
PS 889 is part of the New York City Geographic District #22 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is PS 889 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 889 656th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 72% 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 889?
White 35%, Black 25%, Hispanic 23%, Asian 9% (406 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 889 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11218 is $943K 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.