Is P.S. 039 Henry Bristow a good school?

P.S. 039 Henry Bristow has an overall score of 80/100 based on academic performance (40%), school climate (30%), and student progress (30%). Students achieve 92% proficiency in ELA and 94% in Math on NYC state assessments.

What grades does P.S. 039 Henry Bristow serve?

P.S. 039 Henry Bristow serves students in grades PK-5 with approximately 360 students enrolled.

How do you apply to P.S. 039 Henry Bristow?

P.S. 039 Henry Bristow accepts applications through MySchools.nyc during the NYC enrollment window. Most NYC elementary schools are zoned, meaning families in the attendance zone are guaranteed a seat.

What special programs does P.S. 039 Henry Bristow offer?

P.S. 039 Henry Bristow offers Pre-K seats.

Where is P.S. 039 Henry Bristow located?

P.S. 039 Henry Bristow is located at 417 6 AVENUE, New York, NY in District 15.

P.S. 039 Henry Bristow

P.S. 039 Henry Bristow rated 80/100 in Brooklyn, District 15. ELA proficiency: 92%. Math proficiency: 94%. 360 students enrolled in grades PK-5. View ratings, test scores, parent reviews, and commute times.

Key statistics

DBN: 15K039
District: 15
Borough: Brooklyn
Grade band: PK-5
Enrollment: 360
Overall score: 80/100
ELA proficiency: 92%
Math proficiency: 94%
Address: 417 6 AVENUE, New York, NY

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What the school community says

2026 NYC School Survey · Separate from academic ratings and neighborhood safety

K–12 survey · 2026

Family experience

P.S. 039 Henry Bristow

Feedback reflects respondents, not necessarily all families or staff. Consider participation alongside results.

Responses264

Response rate71%

Published topics9 / 12

A starting point for your school visit

Inclusive Leadership is among the highest published topics (97/100). IEP Service Satisfaction sits lower (83/100). These topics ask different questions: use the pattern to guide a conversation, not to infer a cause or an overall school grade.

Published topic scores (0–100), not an overall school rating. Colors describe score bands, not official quality grades.

Family Satisfaction with Child's Education: 94 / 100
Outreach to Parents: 94 / 100
Parent-Teacher Trust: 96 / 100

All 12 topics and source details

P.S. 039 Henry Bristow · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	Not reported	Not reported
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	Not reported	Not reported
Conflict Resolution	91	90–100 · Higher end
Family Satisfaction with Child's Education	94	90–100 · Higher end
IEP Service Satisfaction	83	70–89 · Middle band
Inclusive Leadership	97	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	94	90–100 · Higher end
Parent Involvement in School	97	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Principal Trust	97	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Teacher Trust	96	90–100 · Higher end
School Facilities and Services	84	70–89 · Middle band
Strong Relationships	Not reported	Not reported

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 15K039

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K–12 survey · 2026

Teaching & leadership

P.S. 039 Henry Bristow

Feedback reflects respondents, not necessarily all families or staff. Consider participation alongside results.

Responses30

Response rate94%

Published topics22 / 27

A starting point for your school visit

Outreach to Parents is among the highest published topics (100/100). School Facilities and Services sits lower (42/100). These topics ask different questions: use the pattern to guide a conversation, not to infer a cause or an overall school grade.

Published topic scores (0–100), not an overall school rating. Colors describe score bands, not official quality grades.

Instructional Leadership: 97 / 100
Peer Collaboration: 92 / 100
Academic Press: 79 / 100

All 27 topics and source details

P.S. 039 Henry Bristow · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Academic Press	79	70–89 · Middle band
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	Not reported	Not reported
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	Not reported	Not reported
Classroom Behavior	87	70–89 · Middle band
Conflict Resolution	87	70–89 · Middle band
Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction	97	90–100 · Higher end
Early Childhood Instruction	Not reported	Not reported
Guidance	71	70–89 · Middle band
Inclusive Learning Environment	98	90–100 · Higher end
Innovation and Collective Responsibility	97	90–100 · Higher end
Instructional Leadership	97	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	100	90–100 · Higher end
Peer Collaboration	92	90–100 · Higher end
Preventing Bullying	73	70–89 · Middle band
Program Coherence	86	70–89 · Middle band
Quality of Professional Development	76	70–89 · Middle band
Quality of Student Discussion	91	90–100 · Higher end
Safety	98	90–100 · Higher end
School Commitment	98	90–100 · Higher end
School Facilities and Services	42	0–69 · Lower end
Social-Emotional	91	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Core Instruction	95	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Relationships	Not reported	Not reported
Teacher Influence	75	70–89 · Middle band
Teacher-Principal Trust	99	90–100 · Higher end
Teacher-Teacher Trust	98	90–100 · Higher end
Two-Way Communication	Not reported	Not reported

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 15K039

Imported: 2026-09-15 · SHA-256: 205cdbbcff8c323f2b07345fea70a4740b58a10d1a0fc2f390b42eea35808a29

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