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Ps 39 Henry Bristow

417 6TH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11215

Top 10% School in New York

Ranked 173 of 2292 in New York

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Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Ps 39 Henry Bristow

417 6TH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11215

Top 10% School in New York

Ranked 173 of 2292 in New York

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About Ps 39 Henry Bristow

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 82%
Reading 92%
State average proficiency is 82% in Math and 92% in Reading.
27
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
360
Total Students
$82249
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 64.44%
Asian 11.11%
Hispanic 9.17%
Black 5.28%
Two+ Races 9.72%
Native Am. 0%
White
64.44%
Asian
11.11%
Hispanic
9.17%
Black
5.28%
Two+ Races
9.72%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 360
53.89%
194 Female
45.83%
165 Male

Student Population

360 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

520 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Ps 39 Henry Bristow Contact Information

Address

417 6TH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11215

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Phone

(718) 330-9310

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TOP 173 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ps 39 Henry Bristow

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM - 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

P.S. 39 Henry Bristow has recently released a new school update which features their Spring Auction 2026 and encourages all members of the school community to join the “Bid and Celebrate” Party With Purpose held on March 14, 2026. It shows that P.S. 39 Henry Bristow maintains an active network of parents and always tries to create valuable opportunities for the children outside regular classes.

FAQ

Q1. What is their learning style at P.S. 39 What was Henry Bristow known for?

Ans. P.S. 39 Henry Bristow focuses on play-based learning and helps students develop creativity, independence, cooperation, and confidence through active experiences in the classroom.

Q2. Does P.S. 39 Henry Bristow offer enrichment programs?

Ans. P.S. 39 Henry Bristow provides enrichment opportunities, school-wide events, clubs, and parent-supported programs to enhance the learning not only through daily lessons but also beyond.

Q3. How does P.S. 39 Henry Bristow involve families?

Ans. P.S. 39 Henry Bristow has an active Parent Association that provides fundraising, events, communication and enrichment resources to the school community.

Q4. Are there school tours at P.S. 39 Henry Bristow?

Ans. P.S. Henry Bristow 39 offers tours of the school for prospective families, generally in coordination with the city enrollment calendar and admissions season.

Q5. What is unique about the campus of P.S. 39 Henry Bristow?

Ans. P.S. 39 Henry Bristow is recognized for its historic school building and its long-standing community presence in Park Slope.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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