P.S. 198

4105 Farragut Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 293 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). 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 13:1 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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 293 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 30-34% (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 293 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
293 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

P.S. 198 ranks within the bottom 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. 198 is 0.29, 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)
#2352 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of P.S. 198, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of P.S. 198 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of P.S. 198 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of P.S. 198 and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in P.S. 198 and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
4%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in P.S. 198 and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in P.S. 198 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
84%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in P.S. 198 and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in P.S. 198 and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in P.S. 198 and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in P.S. 198.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of P.S. 198 and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in P.S. 198 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in P.S. 198 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is P.S. 198's ranking?
P.S. 198 is ranked #2352 out of 4,377 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
293 students attend P.S. 198.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of P.S. 198 students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, 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 13:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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 Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 293 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (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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