Serving 938 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 230 Doris L Cohen 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 53% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (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 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 938 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 230 Doris L Cohen ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
P.s. 230 Doris L Cohen's student population of 938 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
938 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.s. 230 Doris L Cohen 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. 230 Doris L Cohen is 0.63, 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
#1589 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
49%
10%
Hispanic
35%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
12%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 230 Doris L Cohen's ranking?
P.s. 230 Doris L Cohen is ranked #1589 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 230 Doris L Cohen often compared to?
P.s. 230 Doris L Cohenis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 179 Kensington, P.s. 130 Parkside by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 230 Doris L Cohen?
938 students attend P.s. 230 Doris L Cohen.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of P.s. 230 Doris L Cohen students are Asian, 35% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 230 Doris L Cohen?
P.s. 230 Doris L Cohen has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 230 Doris L Cohen offer ?
P.s. 230 Doris L Cohen offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 230 Doris L Cohen part of?
P.s. 230 Doris L Cohen is part of New York City Geographic District #15 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 230 Doris L Cohen located?
P.s. 230 Doris L Cohen is located in the Kensington neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Kensington.
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