P.S. 279 Herman Schreiber

P.S. 279 Herman Schreiber

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
1070 E 104th St,  Brooklyn, NY
Canarsie Neighborhood
New York City Geographic District No. 18
4.3
279 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Lorenzo Chambers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
47%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
17
Full Time Teachers
17
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.3%

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
6
Equity
6
Student Progress
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Test Scores

Science
18%
State Average
20%
Math
14%
State Average
22%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
1,252:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Black
81.6%
Hispanic
12.3%
White
3.2%
Native American
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 11 Reviews
2.0 parent
4/10/2025
I am deeply disappointed with my experience at PS 279. The communication from the school is consistently poor, leaving parents struggling to stay informed about their children's progress and school events. Additionally, the school seems to lack teachers who possess both the experience and patience n...
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5.0 other
9/23/2024
I’m a old student this was the best school
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3.0 other
7/19/2022
This school isn't that bad if you want the bear minimum their is this VERY VERY VERY rude assistant principle, She was rude to every one teacher staffs and student and even parents sometimes. If you have children that need specialized teacher you really need to push and push as a parent. This school...
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5.0 parent
3/22/2019
My 5 years old son started kind at that school. He quickly adapted although he had to learn English as a new language. School is great. Great teachers and great approach!
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