Serving 740 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 112 Lefferts Park ranks in the top 30% 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 66% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 740 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 112 Lefferts Park ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
P.s. 112 Lefferts Park's student population of 740 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
740 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 112 Lefferts Park ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 112 Lefferts Park is 0.68, 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
#1081 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
32%
10%
Hispanic
40%
31%
Black
1%
15%
White
26%
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
73%
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. 112 Lefferts Park's ranking?
P.s. 112 Lefferts Park is ranked #1081 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 112 Lefferts Park often compared to?
P.s. 112 Lefferts Parkis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 204 Vince Lombardi, P.s. 127 Mckinley Park by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 112 Lefferts Park?
740 students attend P.s. 112 Lefferts Park.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of P.s. 112 Lefferts Park students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Asian, 26% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 112 Lefferts Park?
P.s. 112 Lefferts Park has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 112 Lefferts Park offer ?
P.s. 112 Lefferts Park offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 112 Lefferts Park part of?
P.s. 112 Lefferts Park is part of New York City Geographic District #20.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 112 Lefferts Park located?
P.s. 112 Lefferts Park is located in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Bensonhurst.
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