P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin

The student population of Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin is 629.

Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin's student-teacher ratio is 12:1.

The student population is made up of 49% female students and 51% male students.

According to state scores, 42% of students are at least proficient in math and 52% in reading.

The school enrolls 83% economically disadvantaged students.

P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

2781 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn, NY

East New York Neighborhood

New York City Geographic District No. 19

3.7

4.3

629 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Monica Duncan

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
41%

Reading Proficiency
42%

B-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

42%

Math Proficiency

41%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

15:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

6.6%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

690:1

Student Diversity

Female

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Economically disadvantaged

92.6%

Asian or Pacific Islander

57.6%

Female

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Hispanic

23.5%

Limited English proficient

23.1%

Black

16%

Native American

1.7%

Two or more races

<1%

White

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 Alum

3/31/2017

I went to this school and graduated in 1971. Aren't there any white kids left? I got beat up all of the time because I was white, even back in those days.

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5.0 parent

2/5/2026

I write this review on my own will. My son is in first grade now and he has improved a lot here, in terms of his mathematical, critical thinking and linguistic abilities. One thing that impressed me, as a newcomer to this city, is the lesson tailored just to your child. I mean, if a student's abilit...

5.0 parent

3/1/2023

Yo siempre kiero hablar con el maestro de mi hija

4.0 parent

4/28/2014

I attended this school in 1975 at the age of 5 and loved it Now my child attend and she love it. The teachers are good and my child is learning Keep it up PS 159

4.0 other

7/4/2012

BEST SCHOOL EVER. I left this school in 4th grade to attend a middle school that starts in 5th grade. i totally regret not graduating from that school. i loved all my years at 159 EXCEPT for kindergarten. that was the worst year of my entire school year. i used to get abused by a teacher named Ms.**...

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New York Kings County Brooklyn 11208 East New York

P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Brooklyn, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 19 in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 629 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 41% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $652,975. Discover additional schools in the area, like K683 School for Classics High School, P.S. 36, The East New York Arts and Civics High School, and more. Learn more about what Brooklyn has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin.

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