Serving 539 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 282 Park Slope 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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: 539 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
P.s. 282 Park Slope 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. 282 Park Slope is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
P.s. 282 Park Slope is ranked #1642 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 282 Park Slope?
539 students attend P.s. 282 Park Slope.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of P.s. 282 Park Slope students are White, 31% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% 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. 282 Park Slope?
P.s. 282 Park Slope has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 282 Park Slope offer ?
P.s. 282 Park Slope offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 282 Park Slope part of?
My child is currently in the Pre-K program at 282 and will be attending for K in the Fall. We have had an amazing experience at this school. The PTO is incredible, so welcoming and involved. I love that this school really embraces the community and feels inclusive and diverse. We also love the after school offerings. Tiny Scientists has been amazing!
- Posted by Parent - Brooklyn_Mom
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 539 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
