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P.s. 198

4105 Farragut Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 292 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 198 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 292 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

P.s. 198 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

P.s. 198's student population of 292 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Motto
Be Respectful, Kind, and Cooperative

School Rankings

P.s. 198 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 198 is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2229 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
40-44%
52%
50-54%
49%
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
13%
30%
Black
79%
16%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.36
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is P.s. 198's ranking?
P.s. 198 is ranked #2229 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 198 often compared to?
P.s. 198is often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 197 Kings Highway Academy, P.s. 119 Amersfort by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 198?
292 students attend P.s. 198.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of P.s. 198 students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 198?
P.s. 198 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 198 offer ?
P.s. 198 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 198 part of?
In what neighborhood is P.s. 198 located?
P.s. 198 is located in the East Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 15 other public schools located in East Flatbush.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 292 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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