Serving 642 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 642 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School is 0.22, 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.
What is P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School's ranking?
P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School is ranked #1298 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School often compared to?
P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 244 Richard R Green by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School?
642 students attend P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School?
P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School offer ?
P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School part of?
In what neighborhood is P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School located?
P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School is located in the Little Caribbean neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Little Caribbean.
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I love this school my mom likes it to Mrs. Stockton is my best teacher ever I will miss the memories and trips and work it''s sad I''m going to a new class but I can still see her.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Joshua peart
211/19/2018
This school is wonderful if your child is "gifted" but if your child is an average student or struggling they will be lost and pushed along.
- Posted by Parent - Tori
511/25/2013
This is vey nice and a very academic school. I like that.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Tanay
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 642 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
