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Ps/Is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (The)

Brooklyn, New York · Grades PreK to 8 · New York City Geographic District #14

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About Ps/Is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (The)

Ps/Is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (The) is a public school in Brooklyn, New York, serving pre-K through grade 8. Enrollment was 377 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Brooklyn. With about 32.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 11.5 students per teacher. New York City Geographic District #14 runs 38 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Kings County. There are 870 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	850 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
Phone	(718) 622-9285
School district	New York City Geographic District #14
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	377
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	32.7
Students per teacher	11.5
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
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 360011902565). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Bnois SpinkaPrivate, Jewish · Grades PreK to 12Brooklyn · 0.1 mi Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam)Public · Grades 9 to 12Brooklyn · 0.2 mi Brooklyn High School for Leadership and Community ServicePublic · Grades 9 to 12Brooklyn · 0.2 mi Talmud Torah Tzemach Tzadik ViznitzPrivate, Jewish · Grades PreK to 8Brooklyn · 0.3 mi Cong Yeshuos Moshe of WilliamsburgPrivate, Jewish · Grades PreK to 8Brooklyn · 0.3 mi Beth Chanas SchoolPrivate, Jewish · Grades K to 12Brooklyn · 0.3 mi Bais Ruchel Dsatmar Girls SchoolPrivate, Jewish · Grades PreK to 7Brooklyn · 0.4 mi Community Partnership Charter SchoolCharter · Grades PreK to 8Brooklyn · 0.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Ps/Is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (The) serve?

Ps/Is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (The) serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Ps/Is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (The)?

Ps/Is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (The) reported 377 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps/Is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (The)?

About 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 377 students and 32.7 teachers in federal data.

Is Ps/Is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (The) a public or charter school?

Ps/Is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (The) is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Ps/Is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (The) in?

Ps/Is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (The) 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/Is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (The) located?

Ps/Is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (The) is at 850 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205. The phone number is (718) 622-9285.

How many other schools are near Ps/Is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (The)?

There are 870 other schools within 5 miles of Ps/Is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (The) in our directory.