Is P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin a good school?

P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin has an overall score of 78/100 based on academic performance (40%), school climate (30%), and student progress (30%). Students achieve 52% proficiency in ELA and 53% in Math on NYC state assessments.

What grades does P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin serve?

P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin serves students in grades K-5 with approximately 618 students enrolled.

How do you apply to P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin?

P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin 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. 159 Isaac Pitkin offer?

P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin offers Pre-K seats.

Where is P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin located?

P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin is located at 2781 PITKIN AVENUE, New York, NY in District 19.

P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin

P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin rated 78/100 in Brooklyn, District 19. ELA proficiency: 52%. Math proficiency: 53%. 618 students enrolled in grades K-5. View ratings, test scores, parent reviews, and commute times.

Key statistics

DBN: 19K159
District: 19
Borough: Brooklyn
Grade band: K-5
Enrollment: 618
Overall score: 78/100
ELA proficiency: 52%
Math proficiency: 53%
Address: 2781 PITKIN 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. 159 Isaac Pitkin

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

Responses491

Response rate78%

Published topics12 / 12

A starting point for your school visit

IEP Service Satisfaction is among the highest published topics (97/100). Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate 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: 97 / 100

All 12 topics and source details

P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	83	70–89 · Middle band
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	95	90–100 · Higher end
Conflict Resolution	94	90–100 · Higher end
Family Satisfaction with Child's Education	94	90–100 · Higher end
IEP Service Satisfaction	97	90–100 · Higher end
Inclusive Leadership	96	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	94	90–100 · Higher end
Parent Involvement in School	91	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Principal Trust	96	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Teacher Trust	97	90–100 · Higher end
School Facilities and Services	89	70–89 · Middle band
Strong Relationships	96	90–100 · Higher end

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 19K159

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K–12 survey · 2026

Teaching & leadership

P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin

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

Responses48

Response rate89%

Published topics23 / 27

A starting point for your school visit

Conflict Resolution is among the highest published topics (100/100). Teacher Influence sits lower (80/100). 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: 95 / 100
Peer Collaboration: 94 / 100
Early Childhood Instruction: 93 / 100

All 27 topics and source details

P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Academic Press	97	90–100 · Higher end
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	88	70–89 · Middle band
Conflict Resolution	100	90–100 · Higher end
Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction	98	90–100 · Higher end
Early Childhood Instruction	93	90–100 · Higher end
Guidance	97	90–100 · Higher end
Inclusive Learning Environment	99	90–100 · Higher end
Innovation and Collective Responsibility	92	90–100 · Higher end
Instructional Leadership	95	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	99	90–100 · Higher end
Peer Collaboration	94	90–100 · Higher end
Preventing Bullying	94	90–100 · Higher end
Program Coherence	91	90–100 · Higher end
Quality of Professional Development	94	90–100 · Higher end
Quality of Student Discussion	82	70–89 · Middle band
Safety	100	90–100 · Higher end
School Commitment	97	90–100 · Higher end
School Facilities and Services	93	90–100 · Higher end
Social-Emotional	95	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Core Instruction	98	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Relationships	Not reported	Not reported
Teacher Influence	80	70–89 · Middle band
Teacher-Principal Trust	90	90–100 · Higher end
Teacher-Teacher Trust	98	90–100 · Higher end
Two-Way Communication	Not reported	Not reported

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 19K159

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

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