P.S. 039 Henry Bristow vs P.S. 261 Zipporiah Mills
Public · Park Slope
P.S. 039 Henry Bristow
Grades 0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE
Public · Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill
P.S. 261 Zipporiah Mills
Grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE
P.S. 039 Henry Bristow and P.S. 261 Zipporiah Mills are both public schools in Park Slope and Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill. P.S. 039 Henry Bristow leads on overall rating and ela proficiency; P.S. 261 Zipporiah Mills leads on student diversity. Overall: 93/100 (P.S. 039 Henry Bristow) vs 64/100 (P.S. 261 Zipporiah Mills).
How they compare
| Metric | P.S. 039 Henry Bristow | P.S. 261 Zipporiah Mills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 93/100 (leads) | 64/100 |
| ELA proficiency | 92% (leads) | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 94% (leads) | 61% |
| Attendance | 95% (leads) | 94% |
| Student diversity | 55% | 78% (leads) |
| Average class size | 25 | 25 |
| Parent satisfaction | 93/100 (leads) | 90/100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is P.S. 039 Henry Bristow or P.S. 261 Zipporiah Mills a better fit?
- P.S. 039 Henry Bristow and P.S. 261 Zipporiah Mills are both public schools in Park Slope and Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill. P.S. 039 Henry Bristow leads on overall rating, ela proficiency, and math proficiency, while P.S. 261 Zipporiah Mills leads on student diversity. The right fit depends on your child — run a Smart Match to weigh these against your family's priorities.
- How do P.S. 039 Henry Bristow and P.S. 261 Zipporiah Mills compare on test scores?
- P.S. 039 Henry Bristow: 92% ELA proficiency and 94% math proficiency. P.S. 261 Zipporiah Mills: 67% ELA and 61% math.
- What grades do P.S. 039 Henry Bristow and P.S. 261 Zipporiah Mills serve?
- P.S. 039 Henry Bristow serves grades 0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE; P.S. 261 Zipporiah Mills serves grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE.
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