Serving 611 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 312 Bergen Beach ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 611 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 312 Bergen Beach ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
P.s. 312 Bergen Beach's student population of 611 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
611 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 312 Bergen Beach ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 312 Bergen Beach is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1476 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
18%
30%
Black
32%
16%
White
36%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 312 Bergen Beach's ranking?
P.s. 312 Bergen Beach is ranked #1476 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 312 Bergen Beach often compared to?
P.s. 312 Bergen Beachis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 236 Mill Basin by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 312 Bergen Beach?
611 students attend P.s. 312 Bergen Beach.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of P.s. 312 Bergen Beach students are White, 32% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 312 Bergen Beach?
P.s. 312 Bergen Beach has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 312 Bergen Beach offer ?
P.s. 312 Bergen Beach offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 312 Bergen Beach part of?
P.s. 312 Bergen Beach is part of New York City Geographic District #22 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 312 Bergen Beach located?
P.s. 312 Bergen Beach is located in the Bergen Beach neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY.
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