At a Glance
A math-strong elementary school with near-universal parent trust in family-dense Dyker Heights
Best suited for
Families — particularly those rooted in Dyker Heights' Asian community — who want a math-strong, high-trust elementary school with engaged parents and a calm, structured climate.
Overall Rating
Rating = average of NY State ELA + math proficiency, grades 3–8
Bands are Motley's thresholds on a 0–100 scale, not New York State performance levels.
How this is scored→What stands out
- Math proficiency at 83.7% with Grade 4 at 90.8% — among the strongest math results in District 20
- Parent-principal and parent-teacher trust both at 100%, paired with 97% parent satisfaction
- Three consecutive years with zero suspensions — a rare, clean discipline record
- 89% Asian student body reflecting Dyker Heights' deeply rooted community ties
- 87% family survey response rate (470 responses) signals unusually high parent engagement, with PTA fundraising at $72/student — above the district average
Things to consider
- Chronic absenteeism at 90.5% is high and worth understanding — ask the school what's driving it and how it affects instruction
- ELA scores have been more volatile than math, with a notable 2024 dip before the 2025 rebound — the long-term direction is up but the path hasn't been smooth
- With 89% Asian enrollment and a 26% diversity index, families seeking a more heterogeneous environment may want to look elsewhere
- Economic need index of 87.3 is high for a middle-income neighborhood — useful context for understanding the supports in place
Based on 2024-25 data
School SummaryDistrict 20
P.S. 69 sits in the upper tier of District 20 elementary schools — its 3.15/4 rating trails only the Christa McAuliffe School among listed peers and exceeds the district average of 2.75 by a clear margin. Math is the differentiator: 83.7% versus the district's 71%.
Academics
Math is the headline: 83.7% proficiency, with Grade 4 hitting 90.8% — both well above the District 20 averages of 71% and a schoolwide math score that has climbed steadily from 70% in 2016 to 83.7% in 2025. ELA at 74% also beats the district average of 66%, though it's been more volatile — a dip to 55.5% in 2024 followed by a sharp rebound this year. The overall trajectory is improving, particularly in math, where the school has gained roughly 14 percentage points over the past decade.
Culture
The day-to-day feel here is unusually calm and high-trust: zero suspensions for three straight years, 99% teacher-reported safety, and parent-teacher and parent-principal trust both at 100%. The 87% family survey response rate (470 responses) signals a deeply engaged parent body. The one number that gives pause is chronic absenteeism at 90.5% — high even alongside a strong 96.4% attendance rate, suggesting many students cross the 10%-missed threshold even when daily turnout is solid. Worth asking the school what that looks like in practice.
Community
The student body is 89% Asian, with small shares of Hispanic (5%), White (5%), Black (1%), and multi-racial (1%) students — a diversity index of just 26%, making this one of the more demographically concentrated schools in the district. That mix mirrors Dyker Heights' surrounding community, where 51.7% of households own their homes and median income sits around $76,739. The economic need index of 87.3 is high despite that middle-class backdrop, indicating many families qualify for free or reduced lunch. IEP enrollment is 16%, in line with the district.
Neighborhood
Dyker Heights is a family-oriented, homeowner-heavy Brooklyn neighborhood — more than a quarter include children under 18, and the homeownership rate exceeds 50%, unusual for NYC. Median household income is $76,739 and 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The $1.087 million median home value reflects Dyker Heights' reputation as one of Brooklyn's more established residential enclaves. Getting around is easy by subway: the N line stops at both 8 Avenue and Fort Hamilton Parkway, each about a 5-minute walk from the school.
Two N train stops are within a 5-minute walk — 8 Avenue and Fort Hamilton Parkway — and the N and R at 59th Street is about a 16-minute walk away.
Academic Performance
ELA Proficiency
Students scoring proficient or above on the NY State ELA exam.
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Math Proficiency
Students scoring proficient or above on the NY State Math exam.
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Historical Trends
The dashed line marks 2023, when New York changed its grades 3–8 state tests. Scores before and after it aren’t directly comparable.
2020–2021 data unavailable due to COVID-19
Source: NYC DOE School Quality Reports
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025) · 470 families responded (87% rate)
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
PTA Fundraising
Source: DOE Local Law 171 disclosure
Discipline
NYSED Student & Educator Database (2023-24)
Economic Need & Special Populations
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Kindergarten
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- Wed, Dec 9
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- Fri, Jan 22
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is P.S. 69 Vincent D. Grippo School a good school?
- On Motley, P.S. 69 Vincent D. Grippo School earns an overall rating of 79/100 — the average of the school's New York State ELA and math proficiency, grades 3–8, shown out of 100. Its state test results run above the District 20 average.
- What grades does P.S. 69 Vincent D. Grippo School serve?
- P.S. 69 Vincent D. Grippo School serves grades K to 5.
- How do students get into P.S. 69 Vincent D. Grippo School?
- P.S. 69 Vincent D. Grippo School admits by zone — children who live in its attendance zone get a guaranteed seat.
- Is P.S. 69 Vincent D. Grippo School public, charter, or private?
- P.S. 69 Vincent D. Grippo School is a public school in NYC Community School District 20.
- What neighborhood is P.S. 69 Vincent D. Grippo School in?
- P.S. 69 Vincent D. Grippo School is in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn.