P.S. 69 Vincent D. Grippo School is an elementary school in Sunset Park serving young learners in kindergarten through fifth grade. The school boasts a total enrollment of just over 750, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 14-to-1. This District 20 school is located on 9th Avenue between 63rd and 64th Streets and offers easy access to the 8th Avenue and Fort Hamilton Parkway subway stations.
The school has an outdoor basketball court and playground in addition to a well-rounded arts curriculum. In the school’s multi-purpose rooms, students enjoy participating in other arts classes such as music, theater, visual arts and dance. This curriculum is based on Blueprints for the Arts, Common Core Standards and Danielson's Framework, and the school incorporates the arts into its standard coursework. Classes offered include math, science, social studies, English language arts and technology.
Students can expect a rigorous, yet fun learning environment that is aligned with the Framework for Great Schools. Local organizations that are linked to P.S. 69 Vincent D. Grippo School are ArtsConnection and Noel Pointer Foundation, allowing for an immersive experience in arts and technology for all pupils.
P.S. 69 Vincent D Grippo School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
6302 9th Ave,
Brooklyn, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 20
School Details
Head of School
Principal - Ms. Jaynemarie Capetanakis
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
71%
Niche Grade
A
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.2%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
5%
State Average
20%
Math
8%
State Average
22%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
755:1
Student Diversity
Male
55.4%
Female
44.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
89.8%
Hispanic
5.6%
White
3.1%
Two or more races
1.2%
Black
<1%
School Rankings
#20
Niche Standout ES in New York
#50
Best Public ES Teachers in New York
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/26/2017
Great teachers. The learning community is amazing. The teachers were patient and hardworking. They were kind to all students and respectful. I've visited as an alumni several times and the environment gets better and better each visit. The school is clean and comfortable to learn in.
GreatSchools Reviews
7/1/2025
Some teachers would make fun of their students. For example, one 4th-grade student lost a tooth during library time and told their teacher, saying, “I lost my teeth.” Instead of responding appropriately, the teacher burst out laughing and practically threw herself off her chair — and this was just a...
2/13/2019
I would rate this school 10 out of 10
11/8/2016
Too many students, over 30 students in each class
1/25/2014
I graduated from P.S.69 in 2012. I cried during my graduation and on the last day of school. My teacher for 5th grade was Mrs.Durantas and she can be strict but overall she was an amazing teacher. She is so dedicated to her job. My sister graduated in 2013 and also had an amazing experience at P.S.6...
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75%
Household Income
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P.S. 69 Vincent D Grippo School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Brooklyn, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 20 in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 648 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% are proficient in reading. P.S. 69 Vincent D Grippo School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,100,374. Discover additional schools in the area, like P.S. 485 High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology, P.S. 371 - Lillian L. Rashkis, Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School, and more. Learn more about what Brooklyn has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near P.S. 69 Vincent D Grippo School.