P.s. 107 John W Kimball

1301 8th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 537 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 107 John W Kimball ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 537 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 10% in NY
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : PS 107 John W. Kimball serves a compact attendance zone of approximately 0.1 square miles in Brooklyn, NY, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 5 to 10 minutes. The farthest edge of the zone is about 0.3 miles from the school, ensuring close proximity for families in the area.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

P.s. 107 John W Kimball ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

P.s. 107 John W Kimball's student population of 537 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
537 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

School Rankings

P.s. 107 John W Kimball ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 107 John W Kimball is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#239 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
85-89%
52%
75-79%
49%
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
10%
31%
Black
2%
15%
White
69%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
(22-23)
17.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is P.s. 107 John W Kimball's ranking?
P.s. 107 John W Kimball is ranked #239 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 107 John W Kimball often compared to?
P.s. 107 John W Kimballis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 39 Henry Bristow by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 107 John W Kimball?
537 students attend P.s. 107 John W Kimball.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of P.s. 107 John W Kimball students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 107 John W Kimball?
P.s. 107 John W Kimball has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 107 John W Kimball offer ?
P.s. 107 John W Kimball offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 107 John W Kimball part of?
P.s. 107 John W Kimball is part of New York City Geographic District #15.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 107 John W Kimball located?
P.s. 107 John W Kimball is located in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 13 other public schools located in Park Slope.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 537 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : PS 107 John W. Kimball serves a compact attendance zone of approximately 0.1 square miles in Brooklyn, NY, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 5 to 10 minutes. The farthest edge of the zone is about 0.3 miles from the school, ensuring close proximity for families in the area.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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