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PS 261 Zipporiah Mills

Brooklyn, New York · Grades PreK to 5 · New York City Geographic District #15

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About PS 261 Zipporiah Mills

PS 261 Zipporiah Mills is a public school in Brooklyn, New York, serving pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 564 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Brooklyn. With about 44.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 12.6 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Kings County. Families comparing options will find 820 other schools within 5 miles. New York City Geographic District #15 runs 51 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	314 Pacific St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone	(718) 330-9275
School district	New York City Geographic District #15
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	564
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	44.9
Students per teacher	12.6
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 360009202778). 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 261 Zipporiah Mills serve?

PS 261 Zipporiah Mills serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend PS 261 Zipporiah Mills?

PS 261 Zipporiah Mills reported 564 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 261 Zipporiah Mills?

About 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 564 students and 44.9 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 261 Zipporiah Mills a public or charter school?

PS 261 Zipporiah Mills is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 261 Zipporiah Mills in?

PS 261 Zipporiah Mills is part of New York City Geographic District #15. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-15/

Where is PS 261 Zipporiah Mills located?

PS 261 Zipporiah Mills is at 314 Pacific St, Brooklyn, NY 11201. The phone number is (718) 330-9275.

How many other schools are near PS 261 Zipporiah Mills?

There are 820 other schools within 5 miles of PS 261 Zipporiah Mills in our directory.