P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence
Grades: PK-5
Students: 383
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 12:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 552:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
825 4th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11232
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 965-4200
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
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College ReadinessNA
Student GrowthCommunity Reviews
Unfortunately things have gone downhill a bit in the last couple years. Some of the best teachers have left, some of the current teachers really not up to par. Complaints to school administration are met with tepid responses. Their wonderful parent coordinator passed away last year and that leaves a
Posted by a parent on 10/31/2025Top rated school in the city. Great teacher, parents very involved. Reading and math scores speaks for itself.
Posted by a parent on 8/11/2025Our kids love going here! The small population means the teachers and staff know every student by name. This paired with the small class size (for NYC) means our kids get the extra attention they need. The school does a great job prepping students for state tests, but more importantly, makes sure no
Posted by a parent on 3/27/2025Overall we have been very happy with PS 172. We have two children there currently. All schools have some issue or other but overall no complaints! I had read this school performs so well because of a former principal who is no longer there but I’m happy to say that it seems to be still performing we
Posted by a parent on 1/22/2025They keep deleting the negative reviews they get. This school is not child friendly and the teachers in younger grades do not understand child development. They spend a lot of time shaming kids, humiliating them in front of other students and their parents, and labeling them as special needs the sec
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Brooklyn schools - P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence is located at 825 4th Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11232. P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence is in the New York City Geographic District #15. P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence is a Public school that serves grade levels PK-5.
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