Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Brooklyn, New York 11208 · New York City Geographic District #19
#1773 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#32844 of 50,301 nationally
About Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin is a public elementary located in Brooklyn, in the New York City Geographic District #19 school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 661 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 38.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1773rd of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (54th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 661.
There are 545 schools in Brooklyn; Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin ranks 317th of 525 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)45%
- Reading proficiency (30%)46%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)92.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ps 214 Michael Friedsam
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728 students · 558 m away
Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School
Brooklyn · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
485 students · 622 m away
Jhs 218 James P Sinnott
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
307 students · 733 m away
School for Classics High School
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
358 students · 733 m away
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School
Brooklyn · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
728 students · 770 m away
Ps 938
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
238 students · 800 m away
MS 935
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
303 students · 800 m away
Ps 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students · 870 m away
East New York Middle School of Excellence
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
235 students · 1.1 km away
East New York Elementary School of Excellence
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
349 students · 1.1 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin a good school?
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin has a Success Index (US) of 38.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1773 of 2,536 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin rank in New York?
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin ranks #1773 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #32844 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin?
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin had 661 students in 2025.
Is Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin a elementary school or a high school?
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.