PS 59 THE DAWN BEST SCHOOL
Regular School · BROOKLYN, NY
PS 59 THE DAWN BEST SCHOOL is a regular school school in BROOKLYN, New York, serving grades PK–05 with 265 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 8.1:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic/Latino | 132 | 50% |
| Black or African American | 120 | 45% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 1% |
| Asian | 2 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 1% |
| Not Specified | 2 | 1% |
| White | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 265 | 128M / 135F |
English Language Learners: 21 (8% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2020-2021)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | <=10% | 55.2% | 35 |
| Science Proficiency | >=50% | — | 9 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 265 | 100% |
Contact & Location
211 THROOP AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11206
Phone: (718)443-3600
Other Schools in District
- BROOKLYN ARBOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elementary
- PS 110 MONITOR (THE) Elementary
- PS 120 CARLOS TAPIA Elementary
- PS 132 CONSELYEA SCHOOL (THE) Elementary
- PS 147 ISSAC REMSEN Elementary
- PS 16 LEONARD DUNKLY Elementary
- PS 17 HENRY D WOODWORTH Elementary
- PS 18 EDWARD BUSH Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 11206) → CensusDepth.com
- New York population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- New York teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
360011902255
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD