Serving 276 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 279 Herman Schreiber ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 279 Herman Schreiber ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
P.s. 279 Herman Schreiber's student population of 276 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
276 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 279 Herman Schreiber 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. 279 Herman Schreiber is 0.28, 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
#1443 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
11%
31%
Black
84%
15%
White
3%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
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. 279 Herman Schreiber's ranking?
P.s. 279 Herman Schreiber is ranked #1443 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 279 Herman Schreiber often compared to?
P.s. 279 Herman Schreiberis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 272 Curtis Estabrook, P.s. 276 Louis Marshall by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 279 Herman Schreiber?
276 students attend P.s. 279 Herman Schreiber.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of P.s. 279 Herman Schreiber students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 279 Herman Schreiber?
P.s. 279 Herman Schreiber has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 279 Herman Schreiber offer ?
P.s. 279 Herman Schreiber offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 279 Herman Schreiber part of?
P.s. 279 Herman Schreiber is part of New York City Geographic District #18.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 279 Herman Schreiber located?
P.s. 279 Herman Schreiber is located in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 23 other public schools located in Canarsie.
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