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PS 159 Isaac Pitkin

Brooklyn, New York · Grades PreK to 5 · New York City Geographic District #19

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About PS 159 Isaac Pitkin

PS 159 Isaac Pitkin is a public school in Brooklyn, New York, serving pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 661 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Brooklyn. There are about 14.2 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (46.5 teachers in all). It is one of 51 schools in New York City Geographic District #19. Within 5 miles there are 597 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Kings County.

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School facts

Address	2781 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11208
Phone	(718) 277-4828
School district	New York City Geographic District #19
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	661
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	46.5
Students per teacher	14.2
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Kings County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360012002572). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does PS 159 Isaac Pitkin serve?

PS 159 Isaac Pitkin serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend PS 159 Isaac Pitkin?

PS 159 Isaac Pitkin reported 661 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 159 Isaac Pitkin?

About 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 661 students and 46.5 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 159 Isaac Pitkin a public or charter school?

PS 159 Isaac Pitkin is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 159 Isaac Pitkin in?

PS 159 Isaac Pitkin is part of New York City Geographic District #19. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-19/

Where is PS 159 Isaac Pitkin located?

PS 159 Isaac Pitkin is at 2781 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11208. The phone number is (718) 277-4828.

How many other schools are near PS 159 Isaac Pitkin?

There are 597 other schools within 5 miles of PS 159 Isaac Pitkin in our directory.