PS 97 Highlawn (The)
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #21 · Grades PK-5
564th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 76%▲ Improving
PS 97 Highlawn (The) ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 97 Highlawn (The) 564th 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 76% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 68th in 2019 to 76th in 2025 — improving.
PS 97 Highlawn (The) test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 97 Highlawn (The) students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 884 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 48.4% | 51.2% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| White | 29.8% | 24.9% | ▼ 4.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 20.8% | 20.8% | 0.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.4% | 1.6% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Black | 0.6% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near PS 97 Highlawn (The)
Typical home value $1.51M in zip 11222 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 97 Highlawn (The)
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 2Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 2 · 0 mi away · charter1,063rd of 2,326
ELA 57% · Math 59% - 9PS 101 Verrazano (The)New York City Geographic District #21 · 0.4 mi away262nd of 2,326
ELA 78% · Math 83% - 8Academy of Talented Scholars (The)New York City Geographic District #20 · 0.4 mi away537th of 2,326
ELA 70% · Math 74% - 10Brooklyn School of InquiryNew York City Geographic District #20 · 0.4 mi away32nd of 2,326
ELA 95% · Math 96% - 10Success Academy Charter School - BensonhurstSuccess Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst · 0.5 mi away · charter40th of 2,326
ELA 93% · Math 97% - 4PS 128 BensonhurstNew York City Geographic District #21 · 0.6 mi away1,484th of 2,326
ELA 48% · Math 48% - 8PS 95 Gravesend (The)New York City Geographic District #21 · 0.7 mi away596th of 2,326
ELA 65% · Math 76% - 9PS 247New York City Geographic District #20 · 0.8 mi away345th of 2,326
ELA 76% · Math 80%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 97 Highlawn (The) in?
PS 97 Highlawn (The) is part of the New York City Geographic District #21 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is PS 97 Highlawn (The) a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 97 Highlawn (The) 564th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 76% 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 97 Highlawn (The)?
Asian 51%, White 25%, Hispanic 21%, Two or more races 2% (884 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 97 Highlawn (The) cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11222 is $1.51M 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.