Ps 279 Herman Schreiber
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Brooklyn, New York 11236 · New York City Geographic District #18
#1778 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#32907 of 50,301 nationally
About Ps 279 Herman Schreiber
Ps 279 Herman Schreiber is a public elementary located in Brooklyn, in the New York City Geographic District #18 school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 276 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 38.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1778th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (61th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 276.
There are 545 schools in Brooklyn; Ps 279 Herman Schreiber ranks 320th of 525 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)85.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ps 279 Herman Schreiber by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ps 279 Herman Schreiber
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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264 students · 509 m away
Olympus Academy
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High School for Medical Professions
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381 students · 644 m away
Urban Action Academy
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178 students · 644 m away
Canarsie Ascend Charter School
Brooklyn · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
857 students · 663 m away
Ps 346 Abe Stark
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
385 students · 954 m away
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
303 students · 954 m away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ps 279 Herman Schreiber a good school?
Ps 279 Herman Schreiber has a Success Index (US) of 38.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1778 of 2,536 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ps 279 Herman Schreiber rank in New York?
Ps 279 Herman Schreiber ranks #1778 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #32907 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ps 279 Herman Schreiber?
Ps 279 Herman Schreiber had 276 students in 2025.
Is Ps 279 Herman Schreiber a elementary school or a high school?
Ps 279 Herman Schreiber is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ps 279 Herman Schreiber?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ps 279 Herman Schreiber; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.