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PS 59 the Dawn Best School

Brooklyn, New York · Grades PreK to 5 · New York City Geographic District #14

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About PS 59 the Dawn Best School

PS 59 the Dawn Best School is a public school in Brooklyn, New York, serving pre-K through grade 5. It reported 265 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Brooklyn. With about 32.6 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 8.1 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Kings County. There are 893 other schools within 5 miles. New York City Geographic District #14 runs 38 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	211 Throop Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Phone	(718) 443-3600
School district	New York City Geographic District #14
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	265
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	32.6
Students per teacher	8.1
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 360011902255). 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 59 the Dawn Best School serve?

PS 59 the Dawn Best School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend PS 59 the Dawn Best School?

PS 59 the Dawn Best School reported 265 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 59 the Dawn Best School?

About 8.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 265 students and 32.6 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 59 the Dawn Best School a public or charter school?

PS 59 the Dawn Best School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 59 the Dawn Best School in?

PS 59 the Dawn Best School is part of New York City Geographic District #14. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-14/

Where is PS 59 the Dawn Best School located?

PS 59 the Dawn Best School is at 211 Throop Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206. The phone number is (718) 443-3600.

How many other schools are near PS 59 the Dawn Best School?

There are 893 other schools within 5 miles of PS 59 the Dawn Best School in our directory.