PS 239
Ridgewood, NY · New York City Geographic District #24 · Grades PK-5
2,027th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 13%▼ Declining
PS 239 ranking
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.
PS 239 test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 239 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 410 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 77.3% | 80.2% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| White | 7.0% | 8.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Asian | 11.1% | 7.3% | ▼ 3.8 pts | |
| Black | 3.9% | 3.4% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near PS 239
Typical home value $872K in zip 11385 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 239
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Robert E Peary SchoolNYC Special Schools - District 75 · 0.1 mi away
- 4PS 68 CambridgeNew York City Geographic District #24 · 0.4 mi away1,469th of 2,326
ELA 44% · Math 52% - 8Bushwick Ascend Charter SchoolBushwick Ascend Charter School · 0.5 mi away · charter475th of 2,326
ELA 71% · Math 77% - 5PS 151 Lyndon B JohnsonNew York City Geographic District #32 · 0.5 mi away1,337th of 2,326
ELA 47% · Math 55% - 5PS 88 SenecaNew York City Geographic District #24 · 0.5 mi away1,185th of 2,326
ELA 54% · Math 56% - 6PS 81 Jean Paul RichterNew York City Geographic District #24 · 0.5 mi away1,051st of 2,326
ELA 49% · Math 68% - 1PS 106 Edward Everett HaleNew York City Geographic District #32 · 0.6 mi away2,154th of 2,326
ELA 28% · Math 28% - 1PS 116 Elizabeth L FarrellNew York City Geographic District #32 · 0.7 mi away2,133rd of 2,326
ELA 24% · Math 34%
Frequently asked questions
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.