Ps 889
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Brooklyn, New York 11218 · New York City Geographic District #22
#1025 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#17813 of 50,301 nationally
About Ps 889
Ps 889 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 423 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 60.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1025th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (58th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 423.
There are 545 schools in Brooklyn; Ps 889 ranks 169th of 525 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)49.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.1
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 889 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Ps 889
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
MS 890
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
336 students · 13 m away
MS 839
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
310 students · 387 m away
Brooklyn College Academy
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
634 students · 497 m away
Ps 139 Alexine A Fenty
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
706 students · 605 m away
Ps 130 Parkside (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
891 students · 618 m away
Ps 249 Caton (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
663 students · 680 m away
Ps 245
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
228 students · 690 m away
Jhs 62 Ditmas
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
857 students · 721 m away
Ps 179 Kensington
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
660 students · 723 m away
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - CSD 15.2
Brooklyn · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,259 students · 738 m away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ps 889 a good school?
Ps 889 has a Success Index (US) of 60.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1025 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 889 rank in New York?
Ps 889 ranks #1025 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #17813 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ps 889?
Ps 889 had 423 students in 2025.
Is Ps 889 a elementary school or a high school?
Ps 889 is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ps 889?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ps 889; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.