Needs Improvement
#4433 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 53
School · NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
544 7TH AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 546 schools in Brooklyn. Learn more
Enrollment
406
Student-Teacher
5.8:1
Score
3.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
406
Student-Teacher
5.8:1
Score
3.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,433 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#536 of 570
public schools
In district
#46 of 58
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
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PS 53
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About PS 53
PS 53 is a public school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75. PS 53 serves approximately 406 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 53 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,433 of 4,742 schools in NY.
- This school 3.6 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.2
- NY avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 5.8:1 students to teachers, PS 53 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
71% of students at PS 53 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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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
94.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How PS 53 Compares
See how PS 53 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
544 7TH AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 53 may also want to explore other schools in the area. PS 39 HENRY BRISTOW (rated 9.0/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MS 442 CARROLL GARDENS SCHOOL FOR INNOVATION (rated 8.9/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BROOKLYN URBAN GARDEN CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 8.8/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PS 295 Brooklyn | 0.0 mi | 6.9 |
| JHS 88 PETER ROUGET Brooklyn | 0.0 mi | 7.7 |
| NEW VOICES SCHOOL OF ACADEMIC AND CREATIVE ARTS Brooklyn | 0.0 mi | 7.8 |
| MAGNET SCHOOL OF MATH SCIENCE & DESIGN TECHNOLOGY Brooklyn | 0.1 mi | 8.0 |
| MESILAS BAIS YAAKOV Brooklyn | 0.2 mi | 6.0 |
| HELLENIC CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.3 mi | 7.4 |
| AL-NOOR SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 7.1 |
| MS 442 CARROLL GARDENS SCHOOL FOR INNOVATION Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 8.9 |
| BROOKLYN URBAN GARDEN CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 8.8 |
| PS 124 SILAS B DUTCHER Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 6.8 |
| ST JOSEPH THE WORKER CATHOLIC ACADEMY Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 7.7 |
| PS 107 JOHN W KIMBALL Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 8.2 |
| PS 39 HENRY BRISTOW Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 9.0 |
| MAURICE SENDAK COMMUNITY SCHOOL (THE) Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 7.3 |
| MS 51 WILLIAM ALEXANDER Brooklyn | 0.8 mi | 6.8 |
| PS 172 BEACON SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 8.6 |
| WINDSOR TERRACE SCHOOL (THE) Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 7.9 |
| JOHN JAY SCHOOL FOR LAW Brooklyn | 0.8 mi | 7.9 |
| PARK SLOPE COLLEGIATE Brooklyn | 0.8 mi | 6.0 |
| CYBERARTS STUDIO ACADEMY Brooklyn | 0.8 mi | 7.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11215 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$180,773
Median Home Value
$1,674,700
Median Rent
$2,803/mo
Population
70,922
College Educated
80.2%
Homeownership
40.9%
Avg Commute
38.5 min
Poverty Rate
6%
Median Age
37.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| PS 140 Brooklyn, NY | 3.6 |
| PS 188 Bronx, NY | 3.6 |
| EXCELLENCE BOYS CHARTER SCHOOL OF BEDFORD STUYVESANT Brooklyn, NY | 3.7 |
| PS 369 COY L COX SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 3.7 |
| PS 169 ROBERT F KENNEDY New York, NY | 3.8 |
| PS 771 Brooklyn, NY | 3.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 53
What grades does PS 53 serve?
PS 53 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend PS 53?
PS 53 has an enrollment of approximately 406 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 53?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 53 is 5.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 53 rank in NY?
PS 53 ranks #4,433 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 53's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 53 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is PS 53 a charter school?
No, PS 53 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 53 a Title I school?
No, PS 53 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 53?
94.3% of students at PS 53 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 406
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 94.3%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 71.4%
- Phone
- (718) 832-3563
Resources & Links
District
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75- Schools in District
- 59
- District Rank
- #46 of 58
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