Ps 245
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Brooklyn, New York 11226 · New York City Geographic District #22
#1663 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#30578 of 50,301 nationally
About Ps 245
Ps 245 is a public elementary located in Brooklyn, in the New York City Geographic District #22 school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 228 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 42.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1663rd of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (77th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 228.
There are 545 schools in Brooklyn; Ps 245 ranks 291st of 525 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)89.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.4
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 245 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ps 245
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ps 139 Alexine A Fenty
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
706 students · 479 m away
Ps 249 Caton (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
663 students · 616 m away
Success Academy Charter School-Flatbush
Brooklyn · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
598 students · 630 m away
Science Technology & Research Early College
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 6–12
586 students · 650 m away
High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
513 students · 650 m away
High School for Service and Learning at Erasmus
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
249 students · 650 m away
Academy of Hospitality and Tourism
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
402 students · 650 m away
Acad for College Prep and Career Exp
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 6–12
441 students · 650 m away
Ps 889
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
423 students · 690 m away
MS 890
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
336 students · 700 m away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New York with a comparable Enrollment.
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227 students
Ps 129 John H Finley
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Ps 299 Thomas Warren Field School
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229 students
Chazy Central Rural Elementary School
Chazy · Public elementary · Grades K–6
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ps 245 a good school?
Ps 245 has a Success Index (US) of 42.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1663 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 245 rank in New York?
Ps 245 ranks #1663 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #30578 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ps 245?
Ps 245 had 228 students in 2025.
Is Ps 245 a elementary school or a high school?
Ps 245 is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ps 245?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ps 245; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.