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PS 279 Herman Schreiber

Brooklyn, New York · Grades PreK to 5 · New York City Geographic District #18

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About PS 279 Herman Schreiber

PS 279 Herman Schreiber serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Brooklyn, New York. Enrollment was 276 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Brooklyn. There are about 13.8 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (20 teachers in all). It is one of 34 schools in New York City Geographic District #18. Within 5 miles there are 585 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Kings County.

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School facts

Address	1070 E 104th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
Phone	(718) 444-4316
School district	New York City Geographic District #18
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	276
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	20
Students per teacher	13.8
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 360009602791). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does PS 279 Herman Schreiber serve?

PS 279 Herman Schreiber serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend PS 279 Herman Schreiber?

PS 279 Herman Schreiber reported 276 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 279 Herman Schreiber?

About 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 276 students and 20 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 279 Herman Schreiber a public or charter school?

PS 279 Herman Schreiber is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 279 Herman Schreiber in?

PS 279 Herman Schreiber is part of New York City Geographic District #18. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-18/

Where is PS 279 Herman Schreiber located?

PS 279 Herman Schreiber is at 1070 E 104th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236. The phone number is (718) 444-4316.

How many other schools are near PS 279 Herman Schreiber?

There are 585 other schools within 5 miles of PS 279 Herman Schreiber in our directory.