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PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The)

Brooklyn, New York · Grades PreK to 8 · New York City Geographic District #21

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About PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The)

PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The) is a public school in Brooklyn, New York, serving pre-K through grade 8. It reported 514 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Brooklyn. With about 42 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 12.2 students per teacher. New York City Geographic District #21 runs 40 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Within 5 miles there are 274 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Kings County.

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School facts

Address	2950 W 25th St, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Phone	(718) 382-2100
School district	New York City Geographic District #21
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	514
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	42
Students per teacher	12.2
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 360015202797). 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 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The) serve?

PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The) serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The)?

PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The) reported 514 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The)?

About 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 514 students and 42 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The) a public or charter school?

PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The) is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The) in?

PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The) is part of New York City Geographic District #21. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-21/

Where is PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The) located?

PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The) is at 2950 W 25th St, Brooklyn, NY 11224. The phone number is (718) 382-2100.

How many other schools are near PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The)?

There are 274 other schools within 5 miles of PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The) in our directory.