Is P.S. 279 Herman Schreiber a good school?

P.S. 279 Herman Schreiber has an overall score of 74/100 based on academic performance (40%), school climate (30%), and student progress (30%). Students achieve 57% proficiency in ELA and 67% in Math on NYC state assessments.

What grades does P.S. 279 Herman Schreiber serve?

P.S. 279 Herman Schreiber serves students in grades PK-5 with approximately 274 students enrolled.

How do you apply to P.S. 279 Herman Schreiber?

P.S. 279 Herman Schreiber accepts applications through MySchools.nyc during the NYC enrollment window. Most NYC elementary schools are zoned, meaning families in the attendance zone are guaranteed a seat.

What special programs does P.S. 279 Herman Schreiber offer?

P.S. 279 Herman Schreiber offers 3-K and Pre-K seats.

Where is P.S. 279 Herman Schreiber located?

P.S. 279 Herman Schreiber is located at 1070 EAST 104 STREET, New York, NY in District 18.

P.S. 279 Herman Schreiber

P.S. 279 Herman Schreiber rated 74/100 in Brooklyn, District 18. ELA proficiency: 57%. Math proficiency: 67%. 274 students enrolled in grades PK-5. View ratings, test scores, parent reviews, and commute times.

Key statistics

DBN: 18K279
District: 18
Borough: Brooklyn
Grade band: PK-5
Enrollment: 274
Overall score: 74/100
ELA proficiency: 57%
Math proficiency: 67%
Address: 1070 EAST 104 STREET, New York, NY

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What the school community says

2026 NYC School Survey · Separate from academic ratings and neighborhood safety

K–12 survey · 2026

Family experience

P.S. 279 Herman Schreiber

Feedback reflects respondents, not necessarily all families or staff. Consider participation alongside results.

Responses112

Response rate43%

Published topics12 / 12

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Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher is among the highest published topics (100/100). Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate sits lower (69/100). These topics ask different questions: use the pattern to guide a conversation, not to infer a cause or an overall school grade.

Published topic scores (0–100), not an overall school rating. Colors describe score bands, not official quality grades.

Family Satisfaction with Child's Education: 96 / 100
Outreach to Parents: 95 / 100
Parent-Teacher Trust: 97 / 100

All 12 topics and source details

P.S. 279 Herman Schreiber · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	69	0–69 · Lower end
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	100	90–100 · Higher end
Conflict Resolution	93	90–100 · Higher end
Family Satisfaction with Child's Education	96	90–100 · Higher end
IEP Service Satisfaction	81	70–89 · Middle band
Inclusive Leadership	98	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	95	90–100 · Higher end
Parent Involvement in School	95	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Principal Trust	97	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Teacher Trust	97	90–100 · Higher end
School Facilities and Services	88	70–89 · Middle band
Strong Relationships	100	90–100 · Higher end

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 18K279

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K–12 survey · 2026

Teaching & leadership

P.S. 279 Herman Schreiber

Feedback reflects respondents, not necessarily all families or staff. Consider participation alongside results.

Responses23

Response rate85%

Published topics22 / 27

A starting point for your school visit

Safety is among the highest published topics (100/100). Quality of Student Discussion sits lower (62/100). These topics ask different questions: use the pattern to guide a conversation, not to infer a cause or an overall school grade.

Published topic scores (0–100), not an overall school rating. Colors describe score bands, not official quality grades.

Instructional Leadership: 96 / 100
Peer Collaboration: 90 / 100
Academic Press: 92 / 100

All 27 topics and source details

P.S. 279 Herman Schreiber · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Academic Press	92	90–100 · Higher end
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	Not reported	Not reported
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	Not reported	Not reported
Classroom Behavior	71	70–89 · Middle band
Conflict Resolution	91	90–100 · Higher end
Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction	95	90–100 · Higher end
Early Childhood Instruction	Not reported	Not reported
Guidance	89	70–89 · Middle band
Inclusive Learning Environment	98	90–100 · Higher end
Innovation and Collective Responsibility	82	70–89 · Middle band
Instructional Leadership	96	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	99	90–100 · Higher end
Peer Collaboration	90	90–100 · Higher end
Preventing Bullying	70	70–89 · Middle band
Program Coherence	96	90–100 · Higher end
Quality of Professional Development	91	90–100 · Higher end
Quality of Student Discussion	62	0–69 · Lower end
Safety	100	90–100 · Higher end
School Commitment	93	90–100 · Higher end
School Facilities and Services	94	90–100 · Higher end
Social-Emotional	80	70–89 · Middle band
Strong Core Instruction	94	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Relationships	Not reported	Not reported
Teacher Influence	71	70–89 · Middle band
Teacher-Principal Trust	97	90–100 · Higher end
Teacher-Teacher Trust	88	70–89 · Middle band
Two-Way Communication	Not reported	Not reported

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 18K279

Imported: 2026-09-15 · SHA-256: 205cdbbcff8c323f2b07345fea70a4740b58a10d1a0fc2f390b42eea35808a29

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