P.S. 176 Ovington

P.S. 176 Ovington (20K176) is a public school in District 20, Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, serving grades K–5. In 2025, 70% of tested students were proficient in ELA and 80% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 1058 students in 2024–25 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 19.6 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

At a glance for families

  • Grades served: K–5
  • Neighborhood: Dyker Heights
  • Zoned

Locations (1)

P.S. 176 Ovington
1225 Bay Ridge Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11219, USA
Brooklyn, Dyker Heights

What the numbers say

2025 Math proficiency is 80%, higher than most NYC elementary schools, including those with similar economic need. 2025 ELA proficiency is 70%, higher than most NYC elementary schools with similar economic need. Average class size is 19.6, about typical for district and NYC elementary schools.

School Quality

At a glance

Grades served
K–5
Enrollment (2024–25)
1058
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)
19.6
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)
12.3

Test results

YearSubjectProficientStudents tested
2025ELA70%589
2025Math80%620
2024ELA64%574
2024Math78%590
2023ELA68%574
2023Math76%609
2022ELA64%566
2022Math69%584
2019ELA63%696
2019Math72%714
2018ELA64%742
2018Math75%759

Proficiency means Level 3 or above.

Families and climate (2025)

Family satisfaction
96%
Principal trust
96%
Teacher trust
98%
Leadership
96%
IEP services
94%
Outreach
96%
Facilities
89%
Parent involvement
93%
Survey response rate
94%

Students

Poverty
85%
Economic need index
80%
Students with disabilities
15%
English language learners
27%
Asian
62%
Black
1%
Hispanic
24%
White
12%
Multiracial
1%
Female
49%
Male
51%

Demographic snapshot

Enrollment (2024–25)
1058
English language learners (2024–25)
27%
Students with disabilities (2024–25)
15%
Poverty (2024–25)
85%
Economic Need Index (2024–25)
0.80
English language learners (2022–23)
32%

How to apply

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools.

NYC DOE · 2024–25

School zone

P.S. 176 Ovington vs The Detective WenJian Liu School of Civics and Entrepreneurship

MeasureP.S. 176 OvingtonThe Detective WenJian Liu School of Civics and Entrepreneurship
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)19.615.8
Enrollment (2024–25)105831
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)12.39.0
Family satisfaction96%94%
Principal trust96%97%
Teacher trust98%99%
Leadership96%97%
Distance between schools0.27 mi

Nearby schools

SchoolELAMathClass sizeDistance
P.S. 112 Lefferts Park61%65%23.70.4 mi
The School For Future Leaders72%83%23.90.5 mi
P.S. 69 Vincent D. Grippo School74%84%19.10.6 mi
P.S. 105 The Blythebourne71%89%210.6 mi
P.S. 127 McKinley Park82%83%20.80.7 mi
P.S. 204 Vince Lombardi67%72%21.30.8 mi
Ralph A. Fabrizio School71%83%21.60.8 mi
The Seeall Academy67%73%19.20.8 mi

Source: NYC DOE / NYSED, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Which grades does this school serve?

K–5

How do I apply?

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools.

What was the 2025 ELA proficiency?

70%

What was the 2025 Math proficiency?

80%

What is the average class size?

19.6 students in K–5 (2025–26).

Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Location: Dyker Heights, Brooklyn
  • Address: 1225 Bay Ridge Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11219, USA