P.S. 158 Warwick

P.S. 158 Warwick (19K158) is a public school in District 19, East New York, Brooklyn, serving grades pre-K, K–5. In 2026, 28% of tested students were proficient in reading and 43% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 331 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 17.5 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: pre-K, K–5
  • Neighborhood: East New York
  • Zoned

Locations (1)

P.S. 158 Warwick
400 Ashford Street
Brooklyn, East New York

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 reading proficiency is 28%, lower than most NYC elementary schools and about typical for those with similar economic need; down 12 points from 2025 — English learners rose from 7% in 2023–24 to 15% in 2025–26.

Also worth knowing: Average class size (2025–26) is 17.5, smaller than most elementary schools in the district and citywide.

What the numbers say

  • Students here gain less than at most schools serving similar students (2024–25).
  • Reading is down 9 points since 2023, while citywide reading fell 2 points; about typical for NYC elementary schools with similar economic need.
  • 2026 math proficiency is 43%, about typical for NYC elementary schools with similar economic need and lower than most district elementary schools.

What its own parents say

89%

of parents trust the principal

95%

trust their child's teachers

95%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 50% of families answered.

Test scores in context

Student progress (2024–25)

DOE School Quality Report

Students here gain less than at most schools serving similar students

Impact score: 0.38 · 16th percentile

The DOE compares results with those of students with similar starting points and backgrounds.

View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot

Reading

28%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

138 students tested

Level 138%
Level 234%
Level 317%
Level 411%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education3%

33 students tested

General education students35%

105 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 317%
Grade 433%
Grade 531%

Mathematics

43%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

141 students tested

Level 125%
Level 232%
Level 332%
Level 411%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education9%

34 students tested

General education students54%

107 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 334%
Grade 448%
Grade 547%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school28%
District 1939%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school43%
District 1948%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests30%28%30%43%2018201920222023202420252026
ReadingMath

New York changed its grades 3–8 tests in 2023. Compare years from 2023 onward with each other, not with earlier years.

Citywide reading scores fell sharply in 2026; NYC Public Schools is reviewing the results. Source: NYC Public Schools

View the data behind this chart
YearReadingMath
201830%30%
201925%26%
202222%23%
202337%39%
202434%43%
202539%38%
202628%43%

Proficiency means scoring at Level 3 or above. Test scores are one measure of a school, not the whole experience.

How it ranks nearby

Reading · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 87%0.5 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 89%0.6 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 92%0.7 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 92%0.4 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 91%0.4 mi away

  6. P.S. 158 Warwick (this school)28%

    Economic need index: 92%

  7. Economic need index: 93%0.7 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 91%0.4 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 89%0.4 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 87%0.5 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 89%0.6 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 92%0.7 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 92%0.4 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 91%0.4 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 93%0.7 mi away

  7. P.S. 158 Warwick (this school)43%

    Economic need index: 92%

  8. Economic need index: 91%0.4 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 89%0.4 mi away

P.S. 158 Warwick vs P.S. 089 Cypress Hills

MeasureP.S. 158 WarwickP.S. 089 Cypress Hills
2026 reading proficient28% (-12 points vs 2025)17% (-4 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient43% (+5 points vs 2025)31% (-3 points vs 2025)
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)17.519.6
Enrollment (2025–26)331410
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)9.67.0
Family satisfaction (2026)95%94%
Principal trust (2026)89%95%
Teacher trust (2026)95%96%
Leadership (2026)91%97%
Distance between schools0.4 mi

P.S. 158 Warwick has higher reading proficiency than P.S. 089 Cypress Hills (28% vs 17%) and higher math proficiency (43% vs 31%).

Student body

Enrollment

331 students

pre-K, K–5 · down 150 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Class size

17.5

children in the average K–5 class; about 9.6 students per teacher (2025–26)

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

15%

was 15% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

94% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 92% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

23%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 2% White, 46% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 45% Black, 0% multiracial, 53% female, 47% male.

Economic need index: 92% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
91%
Disability support services
81%
Outreach
93%
Facilities
80%
Parent involvement
88%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. Check the attendance zone shown above; zones can change and do not guarantee a seat.

Address

400 ASHFORD STREET

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.
  • Averages hide gaps. In 2026, students in special education here scored 3% in reading (33 tested), compared with 28% schoolwide. If that's your family, ask how the school will support your child.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Kindergarten, Elementary School, Preschool
  • Location: East New York, Brooklyn
  • Address: 400 Ashford Street