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PS 229 Dyker

Brooklyn, New York · Grades PreK to 8 · New York City Geographic District #20

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About PS 229 Dyker

PS 229 Dyker is a public school in Brooklyn, New York, serving pre-K through grade 8. It reported 1,115 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Brooklyn. With about 79.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 14 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Kings County. Families comparing options will find 410 other schools within 5 miles. New York City Geographic District #20 runs 48 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	1400 Benson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11228
Phone	(718) 236-5447
School district	New York City Geographic District #20
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	1,115
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	79.4
Students per teacher	14
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Kings County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360015102738). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

St Bernadette Catholic AcademyPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Brooklyn · 0.4 mi PS 163 Bath BeachPublic · Grades K to 8Brooklyn · 0.4 mi PS 748 Brooklyn School for Global ScholarsPublic · Grades K to 5Brooklyn · 0.4 mi PS 204 Vince LombardiPublic · Grades PreK to 5Brooklyn · 0.4 mi Madeleine Brennan School (The)Public · Grades 6 to 8Brooklyn · 0.6 mi New Utrecht High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Brooklyn · 0.6 mi Poly Prep Country Day SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to 12Brooklyn · 0.6 mi School of Technology Arts and ResearchPublic · Grades 6Brooklyn · 0.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does PS 229 Dyker serve?

PS 229 Dyker serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend PS 229 Dyker?

PS 229 Dyker reported 1,115 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 229 Dyker?

About 14 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,115 students and 79.4 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 229 Dyker a public or charter school?

PS 229 Dyker is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 229 Dyker in?

PS 229 Dyker is part of New York City Geographic District #20. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-20/

Where is PS 229 Dyker located?

PS 229 Dyker is at 1400 Benson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11228. The phone number is (718) 236-5447.

How many other schools are near PS 229 Dyker?

There are 410 other schools within 5 miles of PS 229 Dyker in our directory.