Serving 1,508 students in grades Kindergarten-8, P.s. 206 Joseph F Lamb ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,508 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 76% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 206 Joseph F Lamb's student population of 1,508 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 111 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,508 students
Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 206 Joseph F Lamb ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 206 Joseph F Lamb is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1803 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Asian
42%
10%
Hispanic
10%
31%
Black
1%
15%
White
45%
39%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 206 Joseph F Lamb's ranking?
P.s. 206 Joseph F Lamb is ranked #1803 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 206 Joseph F Lamb often compared to?
P.s. 206 Joseph F Lambis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 254 Dag Hammarskjold by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 206 Joseph F Lamb?
1,508 students attend P.s. 206 Joseph F Lamb.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of P.s. 206 Joseph F Lamb students are White, 42% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 206 Joseph F Lamb?
P.s. 206 Joseph F Lamb has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 206 Joseph F Lamb offer ?
P.s. 206 Joseph F Lamb offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 206 Joseph F Lamb part of?
P.s. 206 Joseph F Lamb is part of New York City Geographic District #22.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 206 Joseph F Lamb located?
P.s. 206 Joseph F Lamb is located in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 9 other public schools located in Sheepshead Bay.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I attended P.S. 206 in 1934 through 1938. My entire life has benefitted from the superb teachers I had in Kindergarten and in the rapid advance classes in which I was propelled into intensive learning, then going on to J.Arthur Cunningham Junior High and Midwood High. It would be a great treat to tell you more of my experiences and to be in contact with others of my diminishing numbers of fellow students still alive. I am now 86 and still working as a full time child psychiatrist, head of a children's mental health agency doing research on early life treatment techniques.
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