PS 159 ISAAC PITKIN

PS 159 ISAAC PITKIN is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 800 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 52 teachers, PS 159 ISAAC PITKIN has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

PS 159 ISAAC PITKIN, located at 2781 Pitkin Ave in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education (District 19), the school is situated in a vibrant urban community and focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to a diverse student population. The school is named in honor of Isaac Pitkin, a historical figure whose name is reflected in the street it resides on, serving as a long-standing educational anchor for families in the immediate area.

The school environment at PS 159 is generally focused on fostering early childhood development and essential literacy and numeracy skills. Like many schools in the East New York area, PS 159 emphasizes community involvement and the creation of a supportive classroom atmosphere to help students navigate the challenges of the public school system. Parents and guardians looking for specific data regarding the school’s current academic performance, specialized programs, or extracurricular offerings are encouraged to consult the official NYC Department of Education "School Quality Snapshot" or visit the school’s direct administrative office for the most up-to-date information.

For more information, contact PS 159 ISAAC PITKIN at (718) 277-4828 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.