Riverdale Avenue Community School
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #23 · Grades PK-5
817th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 65%▲ Improving
Riverdale Avenue Community School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Riverdale Avenue Community School 817th 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 65% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 7th in 2019 to 65th in 2025 — improving.
Riverdale Avenue Community School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Riverdale Avenue Community School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 314 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 75.0% | 63.7% | ▼ 11.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 18.3% | 28.7% | ▲ 10.4 pts | |
| White | 0.0% | 3.2% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Asian | 2.2% | 1.9% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.4% | 1.6% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 4.1% | 0.6% | ▼ 3.5 pts |
Homes near Riverdale Avenue Community School
Typical home value $665K in zip 11212 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Riverdale Avenue Community School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9PS 165 Ida PosnerNew York City Geographic District #23 · 0.2 mi away359th of 2,326
ELA 69% · Math 86% - 7PS 41 Francis WhiteNew York City Geographic District #23 · 0.3 mi away797th of 2,326
ELA 67% · Math 64% - 1PS 184 NewportNew York City Geographic District #23 · 0.4 mi away2,182nd of 2,326
ELA 25% · Math 28% - 4PS 156 WaverlyNew York City Geographic District #23 · 0.4 mi away1,566th of 2,326
ELA 43% · Math 49% - 7Ps/Is 323New York City Geographic District #23 · 0.5 mi away900th of 2,326
ELA 64% · Math 62% - 8Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter SchoolLeadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School · 0.5 mi away · charter696th of 2,326
ELA 64% · Math 72% - 4PS 219 Kennedy-KingNew York City Geographic District #18 · 0.5 mi away1,593rd of 2,326
ELA 42% · Math 49% - 3Cultural Arts Academy Charter School at Spring CreekCultural Arts Academy Charter School at Spring Creek · 0.5 mi away · charter1,638th of 2,326
ELA 49% · Math 40%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Riverdale Avenue Community School in?
Riverdale Avenue Community School is part of the New York City Geographic District #23 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is Riverdale Avenue Community School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Riverdale Avenue Community School 817th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 65% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Riverdale Avenue Community School?
Black 64%, Hispanic 29%, White 3%, Asian 2% (314 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Riverdale Avenue Community School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11212 is $665K 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.