PS 889

PS 889 serves 406 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Brooklyn's diverse 11218 neighborhood. This elementary school maintains a manageable 15:1 student-teacher ratio with 27 full-time equivalent teachers, creating an environment where students can receive more individualized attention. Academically, PS 889 demonstrates solid performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranking in the 79th percentile among New York's elementary schools at #1021 out of 4758 schools statewide.

Students show particular strength in English Language Arts, with 72% achieving proficiency or above across grade levels. Math performance shows room for growth, with 58% of students meeting or exceeding proficiency standards. The school draws families from a well-established community where the median household income reaches $87,759 and half of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

With a poverty rate of 13.3%, the neighborhood reflects economic diversity while maintaining stability, as evidenced by median home values of $920,900. Located on Hinckley Place, PS 889 sits within Brooklyn's vibrant urban landscape, serving families in a densely populated area of over 73,000 residents who value both educational achievement and community connection.