P.S. 093 William H. Prescott

P.S. 093 William H. Prescott (13K093) is a public school in District 13, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, serving grades pre-K, K–5. In 2025, 26% of tested students were proficient in ELA and 14% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 181 students in 2024–25 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 17.6 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

At a glance for families

  • Grades served: pre-K, K–5
  • Neighborhood: Bedford-Stuyvesant
  • Zoned

Locations (1)

P.S. 093 William H. Prescott
31 New York Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216, USA
Brooklyn, Bedford-Stuyvesant

What the numbers say

2025 ELA proficiency is 26%, lower than most NYC elementary schools, including those with similar economic need. 2025 Math proficiency is 14%, lower than most NYC elementary schools, including those with similar economic need. Average class size is 17.6, smaller than most NYC elementary schools. Survey response rate was 43%, so treat survey results with caution. English language learners rose from 11% in 2022–23 to 18% in 2024–25, a larger increase than at most district elementary schools.

School Quality

At a glance

Grades served
pre-K, K–5
Enrollment (2024–25)
181
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)
17.6
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)
8.0

Test results

YearSubjectProficientStudents tested
2025ELA26%65
2025Math14%69
2024ELA31%48
2024Math22%49
2023ELA34%59
2023Math30%66
2022ELA18%61
2022Math25%61
2019ELA38%90
2019Math29%87
2018ELA26%107
2018Math22%103

Proficiency means Level 3 or above.

Families and climate (2025)

Family satisfaction
95%
Principal trust
95%
Teacher trust
95%
Leadership
96%
IEP services
86%
Outreach
96%
Facilities
96%
Parent involvement
91%
Survey response rate
43%

Students

Poverty
>95%
Economic need index
94%
Students with disabilities
21%
English language learners
18%
Asian
12%
Black
58%
Hispanic
20%
White
7%
Multiracial
1%
Female
51%
Male
49%

Demographic snapshot

Enrollment (2024–25)
181
English language learners (2024–25)
18%
Students with disabilities (2024–25)
21%
Economic Need Index (2024–25)
0.94
English language learners (2022–23)
11%

How to apply

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools.

NYC DOE · 2024–25

School zone

P.S. 093 William H. Prescott vs P.S. 289 George V. Brower

MeasureP.S. 093 William H. PrescottP.S. 289 George V. Brower
2025 ELA proficient26% (-5 pp vs 2024)65% (+24 pp vs 2024)
2025 Math proficient14% (-8 pp vs 2024)70% (+14 pp vs 2024)
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)17.614.6
Enrollment (2024–25)181287
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)8.06.9
Family satisfaction95%96%
Principal trust95%99%
Teacher trust95%98%
Leadership96%98%
Distance between schools0.39 mi

P.S. 093 William H. Prescott has lower Math proficiency than P.S. 289 George V. Brower (14% vs 70%) and lower ELA proficiency (26% vs 65%).

Nearby schools

Source: NYC DOE / NYSED, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Which grades does this school serve?

pre-K, K–5

How do I apply?

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools.

What was the 2025 ELA proficiency?

26%

What was the 2025 Math proficiency?

14%

What is the average class size?

17.6 students in K–5 (2025–26).

Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Location: Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn
  • Address: 31 New York Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216, USA