Serving 675 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 222 Katherine R Snyder ranks in the top 20% 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 75% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 675 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 222 Katherine R Snyder ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
P.s. 222 Katherine R Snyder's student population of 675 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
675 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 222 Katherine R Snyder ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 222 Katherine R Snyder is 0.75, 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
#772 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
33%
10%
Hispanic
15%
30%
Black
15%
16%
White
32%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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. 222 Katherine R Snyder's ranking?
P.s. 222 Katherine R Snyder is ranked #772 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 222 Katherine R Snyder often compared to?
P.s. 222 Katherine R Snyderis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 207 Elizabeth G Leary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 222 Katherine R Snyder?
675 students attend P.s. 222 Katherine R Snyder.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of P.s. 222 Katherine R Snyder students are Asian, 32% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 3% 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. 222 Katherine R Snyder?
P.s. 222 Katherine R Snyder has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 222 Katherine R Snyder offer ?
P.s. 222 Katherine R Snyder offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 222 Katherine R Snyder part of?
P.s. 222 Katherine R Snyder is part of New York City Geographic District #22 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 222 Katherine R Snyder located?
P.s. 222 Katherine R Snyder is located in the Marine Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Marine Park.
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