PS 205 Clarion

PS 205 Clarion serves 1,097 students from prekindergarten through fifth grade in Brooklyn's bustling 11204 neighborhood. This regular public elementary school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1 with 85 full-time equivalent teachers, creating an environment where students can receive more individualized attention. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranking in the 89th percentile statewide at #530 out of 4,758 New York schools.

Students show solid proficiency across core subjects, with 74% achieving proficient or above in English Language Arts and 70% meeting or exceeding standards in mathematics. PS 205 Clarion draws from a diverse community where families have a median household income of $64,172. The neighborhood reflects Brooklyn's characteristic blend of working and middle-class families, with 30% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher.

While 19.2% of area residents face economic challenges, the community shows strong investment in education and family stability. Located on 20th Avenue in this densely populated area of over 80,000 residents, the school sits in the heart of a vibrant Brooklyn community where median home values of over $1 million reflect the neighborhood's desirability and the strong demand for quality educational options in this corner of Kings County.