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PS 179 Kensington

Brooklyn, New York · Grades PreK to 5 · New York City Geographic District #20

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About PS 179 Kensington

PS 179 Kensington serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Brooklyn, New York. It reported 660 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Brooklyn. There are about 13.6 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (48.6 teachers in all). It is one of 48 schools in New York City Geographic District #20. Families comparing options will find 732 other schools within 5 miles. Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Kings County.

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School facts

Address	202 Ave C, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Phone	(718) 438-4010
School district	New York City Geographic District #20
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	660
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	48.6
Students per teacher	13.6
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 360015102625). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does PS 179 Kensington serve?

PS 179 Kensington serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend PS 179 Kensington?

PS 179 Kensington reported 660 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 179 Kensington?

About 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 660 students and 48.6 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 179 Kensington a public or charter school?

PS 179 Kensington is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 179 Kensington in?

PS 179 Kensington is part of New York City Geographic District #20. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-20/

Where is PS 179 Kensington located?

PS 179 Kensington is at 202 Ave C, Brooklyn, NY 11218. The phone number is (718) 438-4010.

How many other schools are near PS 179 Kensington?

There are 732 other schools within 5 miles of PS 179 Kensington in our directory.