Very Good
#1354 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 29% in state
PS 20 Clinton Hill
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13
225 ADELPHI ST, Brooklyn, NY 11205
Enrollment
651
Student-Teacher
18.6:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
651
Student-Teacher
18.6:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#1,354 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#151 of 570
public schools
In district
#17 of 40
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13
Academic growth
9.5 / 10
Excellent
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PS 20 Clinton Hill
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About PS 20 Clinton Hill
PS 20 Clinton Hill is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13. PS 20 Clinton Hill serves approximately 651 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 20 Clinton Hill has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,354 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 20 Clinton Hill show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 7.3 · Very Good
- District avg 5.2
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
41% of students at PS 20 Clinton Hill were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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PS 20 Clinton Hill — Students at PS 20 Clinton Hill score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
39%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.5/10.
How PS 20 Clinton Hill Compares
See how PS 20 Clinton Hill performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
225 ADELPHI ST, Brooklyn, NY 11205
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 20 Clinton Hill may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 11 PURVIS J BEHAN (rated 8.1/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 0.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, GREENE HILL SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 0.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11205 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$86,753
Median Home Value
$892,800
Median Rent
$2,307/mo
Population
50,205
College Educated
52.5%
Homeownership
29%
Avg Commute
35.8 min
Poverty Rate
26.7%
Median Age
30.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 20 Clinton Hill
What grades does PS 20 Clinton Hill serve?
PS 20 Clinton Hill serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 20 Clinton Hill?
PS 20 Clinton Hill has an enrollment of approximately 651 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 20 Clinton Hill?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 20 Clinton Hill is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 20 Clinton Hill rank in NY?
PS 20 Clinton Hill ranks #1,354 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 20 Clinton Hill's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 20 Clinton Hill has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 20 Clinton Hill?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 20 Clinton Hill has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 20 Clinton Hill a charter school?
No, PS 20 Clinton Hill is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 20 Clinton Hill a Title I school?
No, PS 20 Clinton Hill is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 20 Clinton Hill?
39.0% of students at PS 20 Clinton Hill qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 651
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 39.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.2%
- Phone
- (718) 834-6744
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13- District Enrollment
- 19,232
- Schools in District
- 41
- District Rank
- #17 of 40
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