Serving 963 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 197 Kings Highway Academy ranks in the top 50% 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 58% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is equal to 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 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 963 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.S. 197 Kings Highway Academy's student population of 963 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
963 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 197 Kings Highway Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.S. 197 Kings Highway Academy is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1722 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
26%
10%
Hispanic
9%
29%
Black
7%
16%
White
56%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.S. 197 Kings Highway Academy's ranking?
P.S. 197 Kings Highway Academy is ranked #1722 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 197 Kings Highway Academy often compared to?
P.S. 197 Kings Highway Academyis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 198, P.S. 193 Gil Hodges by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 197 Kings Highway Academy?
963 students attend P.S. 197 Kings Highway Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of P.S. 197 Kings Highway Academy students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 197 Kings Highway Academy?
P.S. 197 Kings Highway Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 197 Kings Highway Academy offer ?
P.S. 197 Kings Highway Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 197 Kings Highway Academy part of?
P.S. 197 Kings Highway Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #22 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 197 Kings Highway Academy located?
P.S. 197 Kings Highway Academy is located in the Midwood neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 7 other public schools located in Midwood.
School Reviews
5 7/1/2019
PS 197 is a great school. I would definitely recommend it to all the other parents to register their children there.
5 3/23/2019
Great school!! Great teachers and great principals!My children are very excited to go to school each and every day. They love PS 197!As a family we are so happy to be a part of it!
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