P.S. 172 Beacon School of Excellence vs P.S. 372 -The Children's School
Public · Sunset Park (West)
P.S. 172 Beacon School of Excellence
Grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE
Public · Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook
P.S. 372 -The Children's School
Grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05
P.S. 172 Beacon School of Excellence and P.S. 372 -The Children's School are both public schools in Sunset Park (West) and Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook. P.S. 172 Beacon School of Excellence leads on parent satisfaction; P.S. 372 -The Children's School leads on student diversity.
How they compare
| Metric | P.S. 172 Beacon School of Excellence | P.S. 372 -The Children's School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 95/100 | — |
| ELA proficiency | 93% | — |
| Math proficiency | 97% | — |
| Attendance | 93% | — |
| Student diversity | 58% | 82% (leads) |
| Average class size | 25 | 25 |
| Parent satisfaction | 97/100 (leads) | 90/100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is P.S. 172 Beacon School of Excellence or P.S. 372 -The Children's School a better fit?
- P.S. 172 Beacon School of Excellence and P.S. 372 -The Children's School are both public schools in Sunset Park (West) and Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook. P.S. 172 Beacon School of Excellence leads on parent satisfaction, while P.S. 372 -The Children's School leads on student diversity. The right fit depends on your child — run a Smart Match to weigh these against your family's priorities.
- What grades do P.S. 172 Beacon School of Excellence and P.S. 372 -The Children's School serve?
- P.S. 172 Beacon School of Excellence serves grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE; P.S. 372 -The Children's School serves grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05.
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