Serving 667 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 312 Bergen Beach ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). 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 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 667 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 312 Bergen Beach's student population of 667 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
667 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 312 Bergen Beach ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 312 Bergen Beach is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1003 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
20%
31%
Black
33%
15%
White
31%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 312 Bergen Beach's ranking?
P.s. 312 Bergen Beach is ranked #1003 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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?
667 students attend P.s. 312 Bergen Beach.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of P.s. 312 Bergen Beach students are Black, 31% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 12% 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 17:1, 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.
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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