PS 279 HERMAN SCHREIBER

PS 279 HERMAN SCHREIBER is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 408 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, PS 279 HERMAN SCHREIBER has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

P.S. 279 Herman Schreiber, located in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn, serves students from prekindergarten through grade 5. As a public elementary school within the New York City Department of Education, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic subjects, including literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school aims to promote the social and emotional development of its students, encouraging them to become active and responsible members of their community.

The school is known for its efforts to integrate technology and creative arts into the curriculum to provide a well-rounded educational experience. P.S. 279 places a strong emphasis on maintaining a collaborative partnership between families, staff, and the community to ensure that students receive the resources and support needed to succeed. Through various extracurricular activities and an inclusive classroom atmosphere, the school works to prepare its young learners for the rigors of middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact PS 279 HERMAN SCHREIBER at (718) 444-4316 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.