Serving 686 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 52 Sheepshead Bay ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower 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 44% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 686 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 52 Sheepshead Bay ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
P.s. 52 Sheepshead Bay's student population of 686 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
686 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 52 Sheepshead Bay ranks within the bottom 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. 52 Sheepshead Bay is 0.63, which is less 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
#2908 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
19%
10%
Hispanic
13%
30%
Black
9%
16%
White
56%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
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. 52 Sheepshead Bay's ranking?
P.s. 52 Sheepshead Bay is ranked #2908 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 52 Sheepshead Bay often compared to?
P.s. 52 Sheepshead Bayis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 254 Dag Hammarskjold, P.s. 195 Manhattan Beach by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 52 Sheepshead Bay?
686 students attend P.s. 52 Sheepshead Bay.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of P.s. 52 Sheepshead Bay students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 52 Sheepshead Bay?
P.s. 52 Sheepshead Bay has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 52 Sheepshead Bay offer ?
P.s. 52 Sheepshead Bay offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 52 Sheepshead Bay part of?
P.s. 52 Sheepshead Bay is part of New York City Geographic District #22 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 52 Sheepshead Bay located?
P.s. 52 Sheepshead Bay is located in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 9 other public schools located in Sheepshead Bay.
School Reviews
5 6/21/2021
Hi! My name is lima Cheema. Hope ps.52 teachers remember me. Ps.52 was literally my second home. I used to have so much fun! Here were my teachers: Pre-k: Ms. Lupian Kindergarten: Ms. Dellavale1st grade: Ms. Gance2nd grade: Ms. Augusta 3rd grade: Ms. carnovalle 4th grade: Ms. Nova and Mr. Pinto5th grade: Mrs. Roventini and Mr. Ungar I love all of my teacher and not only them the whole school staff!!! PS.52 ROCKSSSS!
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