PS 279 Herman Schreiber
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #18 · Grades PK-5
822nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 65%▲ Improving
PS 279 Herman Schreiber ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 279 Herman Schreiber 822nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 65% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 40th in 2019 to 65th in 2025 — improving.
PS 279 Herman Schreiber test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 279 Herman Schreiber students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 272 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 89.9% | 85.3% | ▼ 4.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.4% | 10.7% | ▲ 5.3 pts | |
| White | 1.5% | 2.2% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near PS 279 Herman Schreiber
Typical home value $686K in zip 11236 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 279 Herman Schreiber
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Canarsie Ascend Charter SchoolCanarsie Ascend Charter School · 0.4 mi away · charter538th of 2,326
ELA 75% · Math 69% - 7PS 346 Abe StarkNew York City Geographic District #19 · 0.6 mi away893rd of 2,326
ELA 60% · Math 66% - 2PS 272 Curtis EstabrookNew York City Geographic District #18 · 0.7 mi away1,891st of 2,326
ELA 42% · Math 35% - 6PS 115 Daniel Mucatel SchoolNew York City Geographic District #18 · 0.7 mi away934th of 2,326
ELA 59% · Math 64% - 9Fresh Creek School (The)New York City Geographic District #19 · 0.7 mi away346th of 2,326
ELA 86% · Math 70% - 6PS 66New York City Geographic District #18 · 0.8 mi away988th of 2,326
ELA 57% · Math 63% - 8PS 114 Ryder ElementaryNew York City Geographic District #18 · 0.8 mi away625th of 2,326
ELA 65% · Math 74% - 6Explore Excel Charter SchoolExplore Excel Charter School · 0.8 mi away · charter970th of 2,326
ELA 57% · Math 64%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 279 Herman Schreiber in?
PS 279 Herman Schreiber is part of the New York City Geographic District #18 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is PS 279 Herman Schreiber a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 279 Herman Schreiber 822nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 65% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of PS 279 Herman Schreiber?
Black 85%, Hispanic 11%, White 2% (272 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 279 Herman Schreiber cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11236 is $686K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.