Excellent
#250 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 5% in state
PS 172 Beacon School of Excellence
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15
825 4TH AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Enrollment
445
Student-Teacher
10.9:1
Score
8.6
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
445
Student-Teacher
10.9:1
Score
8.6
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#250 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#17 of 570
public schools
In district
#4 of 49
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15
Academic performance
9.9 / 10
Excellent
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About PS 172 Beacon School of Excellence
PS 172 Beacon School of Excellence is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15. PS 172 Beacon School of Excellence serves approximately 445 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 172 Beacon School of Excellence has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #250 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 172 Beacon School of Excellence show 96% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 8.6 · Excellent
- District avg 7.1
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
35% of students at PS 172 Beacon School of Excellence were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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PS 172 Beacon School of Excellence — Students at PS 172 Beacon School of Excellence score 94% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
78%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 32 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.8/10.
How PS 172 Beacon School of Excellence Compares
See how PS 172 Beacon School of Excellence performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
825 4TH AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 172 Beacon School of Excellence may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MAGNET SCHOOL OF MATH SCIENCE & DESIGN TECHNOLOGY (rated 8.0/10, 0.8 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is SCHOOL OF CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION (THE) (rated 8.0/10, 1.0 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, HELLENIC CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 0.6 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SUNSET PARK HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.3 mi | 7.5 |
| PS 958 Brooklyn | 0.3 mi | 7.1 |
| PS 371 LILLIAN L RASHKIS Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 3.5 |
| PS 24 Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 5.5 |
| AL-NOOR SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 7.1 |
| IS 136 CHARLES O DEWEY Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 5.3 |
| SUNSET PARK PREP Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 5.2 |
| HELLENIC CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 7.4 |
| SUNSET PARK AVENUES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 6.8 |
| PS 169 SUNSET PARK Brooklyn | 0.8 mi | 6.9 |
| PS 53 Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 3.6 |
| PS 295 Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 6.9 |
| JHS 88 PETER ROUGET Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 7.7 |
| NEW VOICES SCHOOL OF ACADEMIC AND CREATIVE ARTS Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 7.8 |
| PS 124 SILAS B DUTCHER Brooklyn | 0.8 mi | 6.8 |
| MAGNET SCHOOL OF MATH SCIENCE & DESIGN TECHNOLOGY Brooklyn | 0.8 mi | 8.0 |
| PS 1 BERGEN (THE) Brooklyn | 0.9 mi | 4.1 |
| SCHOOL OF CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION (THE) Brooklyn | 1.0 mi | 8.0 |
| BNOS MARGULIA VIZNITZ - DBA OF YESHIVA IMREI CHAIM Brooklyn | 1.0 mi | 6.0 |
| MESILAS BAIS YAAKOV Brooklyn | 0.8 mi | 6.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11232 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$87,517
Median Home Value
$782,500
Median Rent
$1,972/mo
Population
26,681
College Educated
36.2%
Homeownership
24.2%
Avg Commute
42 min
Poverty Rate
17.1%
Median Age
36.7
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BAYLIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Plainview, NY | 8.6 |
| BERNE-KNOX-WESTERLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Berne, NY | 8.6 |
| BRUNO M PONTERIO RIDGE STREET SCHOOL Rye Brook, NY | 8.6 |
| CATTARAUGUS-LITTLE VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Cattaraugus, NY | 8.6 |
| EAST HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Roslyn Heights, NY | 8.6 |
| EAST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-PS 267 New York, NY | 8.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 172 Beacon School of Excellence
What grades does PS 172 Beacon School of Excellence serve?
PS 172 Beacon School of Excellence serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 172 Beacon School of Excellence?
PS 172 Beacon School of Excellence has an enrollment of approximately 445 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 172 Beacon School of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 172 Beacon School of Excellence is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 172 Beacon School of Excellence rank in NY?
PS 172 Beacon School of Excellence ranks #250 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 172 Beacon School of Excellence's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 172 Beacon School of Excellence has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at PS 172 Beacon School of Excellence?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 172 Beacon School of Excellence has 96% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 172 Beacon School of Excellence a charter school?
No, PS 172 Beacon School of Excellence is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 172 Beacon School of Excellence a Title I school?
No, PS 172 Beacon School of Excellence is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 172 Beacon School of Excellence?
78.0% of students at PS 172 Beacon School of Excellence qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 445
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 78.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.3%
- Phone
- (718) 965-4200
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15- District Enrollment
- 26,808
- Schools in District
- 49
- District Rank
- #4 of 49
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