Public School 108 is a historic school building located in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn, New York, New York. It was designed by James W. Naughton and built in 1895. It is a three-story, brick building trimmed in Lake Superior sandstone in the Romanesque Revival style. It has an attic fourth floor pierced by dormer windows.
Serving 649 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 108 Sal Abbracciamento ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 649 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 108 Sal Abbracciamento ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.s. 108 Sal Abbracciamento's student population of 649 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
649 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
The Spirit of P.S. 108K is Excellence : Strive - Achieve - Succeed
School Rankings
P.s. 108 Sal Abbracciamento 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. 108 Sal Abbracciamento is 0.32, 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
#1692 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
82%
31%
Black
9%
15%
White
2%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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. 108 Sal Abbracciamento's ranking?
P.s. 108 Sal Abbracciamento is ranked #1692 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 108 Sal Abbracciamento often compared to?
P.s. 108 Sal Abbracciamentois often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 65, P.s. 159 Isaac Pitkin, P.s. 7 Abraham Lincoln by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 108 Sal Abbracciamento?
649 students attend P.s. 108 Sal Abbracciamento.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of P.s. 108 Sal Abbracciamento students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 108 Sal Abbracciamento?
P.s. 108 Sal Abbracciamento has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 108 Sal Abbracciamento offer ?
P.s. 108 Sal Abbracciamento offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 108 Sal Abbracciamento part of?
P.s. 108 Sal Abbracciamento is part of New York City Geographic District #19.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 108 Sal Abbracciamento located?
P.s. 108 Sal Abbracciamento is located in the Cypress Hills neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 10 other public schools located in Cypress Hills.
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