Serving 660 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 179 Kensington ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 660 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 179 KENSINGTON serves a 0.3 square mile area in Brooklyn, NY, with a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school and distances of up to 0.6 miles from the furthest edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 179 Kensington's student population of 660 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
660 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 179 Kensington ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 179 Kensington is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2825 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
65%
10%
Hispanic
19%
31%
Black
2%
15%
White
12%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 179 Kensington's ranking?
P.s. 179 Kensington is ranked #2825 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 179 Kensington often compared to?
P.s. 179 Kensingtonis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 134, P.s. 230 Doris L Cohen by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 179 Kensington?
660 students attend P.s. 179 Kensington.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of P.s. 179 Kensington students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 179 Kensington?
P.s. 179 Kensington has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 179 Kensington offer ?
P.s. 179 Kensington offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 179 Kensington part of?
P.s. 179 Kensington is part of New York City Geographic District #20.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 179 Kensington located?
P.s. 179 Kensington is located in the Kensington neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Kensington.
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