PS 279 Herman Schreiber

PS 279 Herman Schreiber serves 272 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Brooklyn's East Flatbush neighborhood. This elementary school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1 with 18 full-time equivalent teachers, creating opportunities for more personalized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, ranking #951 out of 4,758 elementary schools statewide and placing in the 80th percentile among New York schools.

Students show consistent achievement across core subjects, with 64% scoring proficient or above in both English Language Arts and mathematics. This balanced performance reflects the school's commitment to foundational skills development across all grade levels. PS 279 draws families from a diverse community where the median household income reaches $79,885 and 28% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The neighborhood's 12.3% poverty rate indicates a mix of economic backgrounds, contributing to the school's varied student population. Located on East 104th Street, the school sits within a vibrant Brooklyn community where median home values of $676,300 reflect the area's appeal to families seeking quality educational opportunities. The large city setting provides students with access to cultural resources and diverse experiences that enrich their elementary education.