Serving 421 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 748 Brooklyn School For Global Scholars ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% 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: 421 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 748 Brooklyn School For Global Scholars ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
P.s. 748 Brooklyn School For Global Scholars's student population of 421 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 748 Brooklyn School For Global Scholars ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 748 Brooklyn School For Global Scholars is 0.68, 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
#939 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
44%
10%
Hispanic
27%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
25%
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
82%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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. 748 Brooklyn School For Global Scholars's ranking?
P.s. 748 Brooklyn School For Global Scholars is ranked #939 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 748 Brooklyn School For Global Scholars often compared to?
P.s. 748 Brooklyn School For Global Scholarsis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 200 Benson School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 748 Brooklyn School For Global Scholars?
421 students attend P.s. 748 Brooklyn School For Global Scholars.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of P.s. 748 Brooklyn School For Global Scholars students are Asian, 27% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 748 Brooklyn School For Global Scholars?
P.s. 748 Brooklyn School For Global Scholars has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 748 Brooklyn School For Global Scholars offer ?
P.s. 748 Brooklyn School For Global Scholars offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 748 Brooklyn School For Global Scholars part of?
P.s. 748 Brooklyn School For Global Scholars is part of New York City Geographic District #20 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 748 Brooklyn School For Global Scholars located?
P.s. 748 Brooklyn School For Global Scholars is located in the Bath Beach neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Bath Beach.
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