Ps/Is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (The)
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #14 · Grades PK-8
1,968th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 15%▲ Improving
Ps/Is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (The) ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ps/Is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (The) 1,968th 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 15% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 10th in 2019 to 15th in 2025 — improving.
Ps/Is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (The) test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Ps/Is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (The) students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 244 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 79.9% | 71.3% | ▼ 8.6 pts | |
| Black | 17.4% | 19.3% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| White | 1.6% | 5.3% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| Asian | 0.5% | 2.0% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.2% | ▲ 1.2 pts |
Homes near Ps/Is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (The)
Typical home value $1.05M in zip 11205 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Ps/Is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (The)
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Community Partnership Charter SchoolCommunity Partnership Charter School · 0.4 mi away · charter793rd of 2,326
ELA 73% · Math 57% - 1PS 270 Johann DekalbNew York City Geographic District #13 · 0.4 mi away2,226th of 2,326
ELA 30% · Math 16% - 5PS 54 Samuel C BarnesNew York City Geographic District #13 · 0.4 mi away1,248th of 2,326
ELA 61% · Math 46% - 4PS 380 John Wayne ElementaryNew York City Geographic District #14 · 0.6 mi away1,459th of 2,326
ELA 48% · Math 48% - 2PS 46 Edward C BlumNew York City Geographic District #13 · 0.6 mi away1,951st of 2,326
ELA 32% · Math 40% - 1PS 256 Benjamin BannekerNew York City Geographic District #13 · 0.6 mi away2,168th of 2,326
ELA 27% · Math 27% - 8Brooklyn Charter School (The)Brooklyn Charter School (The) · 0.7 mi away · charter604th of 2,326
ELA 73% · Math 67% - 4PS 23 Carter G WoodsonNew York City Geographic District #14 · 0.7 mi away1,588th of 2,326
ELA 44% · Math 48%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ps/Is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (The) in?
Ps/Is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (The) is part of the New York City Geographic District #14 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is Ps/Is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (The) a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ps/Is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (The) 1,968th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 15% 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/Is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (The)?
Hispanic 71%, Black 19%, White 5%, Asian 2% (244 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ps/Is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (The) 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.