Overview

Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School is a public school in Brooklyn, NY, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 27 elementary schools in New York City Geographic District #22.

School Rating

Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in New York with the same grade levels.
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About the School

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Neighborhood

1100 Newkirk Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11230
School leader: Mr Robert Bonilla
(718) 434-6960
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