PS 200 BENSON SCHOOL

PS 200 BENSON SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #20 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 1,315 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 79 teachers, PS 200 BENSON SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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. 200, also known as the Benson School, is a public elementary school located in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through grade 5, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 20. It is well-regarded for fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating enrichment activities to support the diverse needs of its student body.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Bensonhurst community, maintaining a long-standing reputation for its focus on character development and student engagement. P.S. 200 typically places a strong emphasis on family involvement and community partnerships, which help create a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and students. By focusing on both academic achievement and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact PS 200 BENSON SCHOOL at (718) 236-5466 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.