PS 233 Langston Hughes

PS 233 Langston Hughes stands out as an exceptional elementary school serving 320 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Brooklyn. With an impressive MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranking 77th among New York's 4,758 schools, this regular public school consistently delivers outstanding academic results that place it in the 98th percentile statewide. The school's academic excellence is particularly evident in mathematics, where 80% of students achieve proficiency or above across all grade levels.

This strong performance is supported by a favorable learning environment with 29 full-time equivalent teachers maintaining an excellent student-teacher ratio of 11:1, allowing for more individualized attention and support. PS 233 Langston Hughes serves families in ZIP code 11236, a diverse Brooklyn neighborhood where the median household income reaches $79,885 and median home values are $676,300. The community of over 100,000 residents includes 28% of adults with bachelor's degrees or higher, while maintaining a relatively low poverty rate of 12.3%.

This stable, middle-class environment provides a supportive foundation for the school's academic success. The school operates within Brooklyn's vibrant urban landscape, offering students access to the rich educational and cultural opportunities that come with being part of New York City's largest borough.