PS 34 Oliver H Perry, Brooklyn, NY (2026 List)

About Ps 34 Oliver H Perry

P.S. 34 Oliver H. Perry is located at 131 Norman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222, in Greenpoint near McCarren Park and the waterfront corridor. It serves students in Pre-K through grade 5, giving families an early-childhood through upper-elementary pathway. Enrollment is 413 students, placing the school in a mid-sized North Brooklyn elementary range. The student–teacher ratio is 14:1, rounded from 11.55 reported classroom staffing data. Gender enrollment is 57% male and 43% female, showing a modestly male-majority student body. State testing shows 77% math proficiency and 67% reading proficiency. The school operates as a regular district public elementary with Polish-English dual language, arts, STEM, dance, theater, music, visual arts, hydroponics, and environmental programming. Its Greenpoint structure gives PS 34 a neighborhood-based role while maintaining one of New York City’s oldest continuously operating elementary school identities. Local housing values average $1,550,024 in Greenpoint, reflecting the residential market around the campus. PS 34 is still a unique public option for families looking for the best elementary school in New York versus other North Brooklyn options nearby.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 77%

Reading 67%

State average proficiency is 77% in Math and 67% in Reading.

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Full-time Teachers

14 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

413

Total Students

$82249

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 69.49%

Asian 5.08%

Hispanic 15.74%

Black 0.73%

Two+ Races 8.72%

Native Am. 0%

White

69.49%

Asian

5.08%

Hispanic

15.74%

Black

0.73%

Two+ Races

8.72%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 413

43.1%

178 Female

56.9%

235 Male

Student Population

413 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Ps 34 Oliver H Perry Contact Information

Address

131 NORMAN AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11222

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Phone

(718) 389-5842

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Website

http://www.ps34.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

P.S. 34 Oliver H. Perry is now asking families to complete the School Income Inquiry Form for the 2025-2026 school year. The school says lunch is still free for all students, but the form helps support funding for programs that benefit the school community. Current homepage updates also include information for families about after-school release forms, NYC Schools Account access, Summer Rising, food resources and the NYC Parent School Survey, providing parents with a number of practical ways to stay connected this

FAQ

Q1. What language program does P.S. 34 Oliver H. Perry have?

Ans. P.S. 34 Oliver H. Perry has a Polish-English dual language program that offers children systematic exposure to bilingual education and cultural connection.

Q2 What enrichment programs does P.S. 34 Oliver H. Perry offer?

Ans. P.S. 34 Oliver H. Perry has music, art, debate, STEM, ballroom dance, Disney Musical in Schools, and environmental learning.

Q3. How does P.S. 34 Oliver H. Perry engage families?

Ans. P.S. 34 Oliver H. Perry has an active PTA with meetings, newsletters, volunteer opportunities, fundraising and committee participation

Q4. How do families receive P.S. 34 Oliver H. Perry news?

Ans. P.S. 34 Oliver H. Perry uses eChalk Notify, website announcements, PTA newsletters and school calendar updates.

Q5. What is the historical significance of P.S. 34 Oliver H. Perry?

Ans. P.S. 34 Oliver H. Perry is regarded as the longest continuously operating elementary school in New York City.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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