PS 239
Ridgewood, NY · New York City Geographic District #24
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
2,027th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 13%▼ Declining
17-15 WEIRFIELD ST, Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718)417-2840NCES ID 360009805564Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks PS 239 2,027th 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 13% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 33th in 2019 to 13th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 410 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2003, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 78.7% | 80.2% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| White | 8.9% | 8.0% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Asian | 8.9% | 7.3% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| Black | 3.5% | 3.4% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2003. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $872K in zip 11385 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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ELA 24% ▼9 · Math 34% =Compare
What school district is PS 239 in?
PS 239 is part of the New York City Geographic District #24 district in Ridgewood, New York.
Is PS 239 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 239 2,027th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 13% 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 239?
Hispanic 80%, White 8%, Asian 7%, Black 3% (410 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 239 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11385 is $872K 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.