Very Good
#1477 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 31% in state
PS 176 Ovington
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #20 · Brooklyn, NY
A New York City Geographic District #20 elementary school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1225 69TH ST, Brooklyn, NY 11219
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at PS 176 Ovington score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 66% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where PS 176 Ovington sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 88Very Walkable
- Transit 81Excellent Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,685
Median home value
$1,086,000
Median rent
$1,678/mo
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
26%
Poverty rate
31.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11219; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS 112 Lefferts ParkEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 744 | Compare → |
| School for Future Leaders (the)Enrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 547 | Compare → |
| St Ephrem Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| PS 105 Blythebourne (the)Enrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 1,132 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New York City Geographic District #20
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #30 of 45
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
PS 176 Ovington is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #20; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About PS 176 Ovington
PS 176 Ovington is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #20, serving approximately 1,110 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,477 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about PS 176 Ovington
What grades does PS 176 Ovington serve?
PS 176 Ovington serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend PS 176 Ovington?
PS 176 Ovington has an enrollment of approximately 1,110 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 176 Ovington?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 176 Ovington is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 176 Ovington rank in NY?
PS 176 Ovington ranks #1,477 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 176 Ovington's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 176 Ovington has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at PS 176 Ovington?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 176 Ovington has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 176 Ovington a charter school?
No, PS 176 Ovington is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 176 Ovington a Title I school?
No, PS 176 Ovington is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 176 Ovington?
86.2% of students at PS 176 Ovington qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 1,110
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.6%
- Phone
- (718) 236-7755
- Area population (ZIP 11219)
- 94,737
- Area average commute
- 35.7 min
- Area median age
- 25.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11219; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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