PS 20 Clinton Hill

PS 20 Clinton Hill serves 651 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Brooklyn's vibrant Clinton Hill neighborhood. With 35 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for meaningful classroom attention. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranking in the 86th percentile among New York elementary schools at #643 out of 4,758 schools statewide.

Students consistently excel in core subjects, with 83% achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and Reading, while 72% meet or exceed expectations in mathematics. Located on Adelphi Street in the heart of Clinton Hill, PS 20 serves a diverse community where 52% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The neighborhood reflects Brooklyn's dynamic character, with a median household income of $74,839 and home values averaging $883,100, though nearly 30% of families face economic challenges.

As a regular public elementary school in one of Brooklyn's most culturally rich neighborhoods, PS 20 Clinton Hill provides students with a solid academic foundation while being deeply embedded in a community that values education and embraces the energy of urban living.