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Windsor Terrace-South Slope sits between Prospect Park and Green-Wood Cemetery with a quiet, residential feel. Strong community schools and local shops along Prospect Park West.
Windsor Terrace-South Slope sits between Prospect Park and Green-Wood Cemetery with a quiet, residential feel. Strong community schools and local shops along Prospect Park West.
Did you know?
Green-Wood Cemetery, which borders Windsor Terrace, is the final resting place of Leonard Bernstein, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Boss Tweed.
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Weekday mornings · leaving 7:30–9:00
- FromWindsor Terrace-South Slope
- ToNear Bryant Park
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Stands out
- Safety89/100
Fewer reported crimes, traffic injuries and serious housing violations per resident
- Schools78/100
Strong results at the public and charter schools serving it
- Transit74/100
Quick weekday-morning transit to the city's main job centers
To weigh
- Affordability19/100
Higher costs than most
- Air & Child Health37/100
More air pollution, childhood lead or asthma ER visits than most
Each score compares it with NYC's other residential neighborhoods.
What these scores don't measure: how a block feels on foot, what's changing on it, and whether a particular school suits your child. Walk it at school drop-off time, and check the zoned school for the exact address before you sign a lease.
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How does Windsor Terrace-South Slope fit your family?
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Analyze for My FamilySchools & early education
Schools11 schools
Windsor Terrace and the South Slope sit squarely in District 15, which gives families a real mix to choose from. The neighborhood has a solid bench of public options — P.S. 130 The Parkside on Ocean Parkway is a longtime zoned anchor, and the Magnet School of Math, Science and Design Technology on 7th Avenue draws district-wide interest. The Windsor Terrace School on 11th Avenue serves the western blocks well. Charter families have a couple of options including Brooklyn Prospect on Fort Hamilton Parkway, and there are a handful of private and parochial choices like St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy on Prospect Park West.
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Parks & Playgrounds4 places
Greenwood Playground is the main play space here, a solid spot with swings and slides that works fine for everyday afternoons. That said, with just this one dedicated playground in the neighborhood, families often branch out to nearby areas for more variety — Prospect Park is just a short walk away and offers multiple playgrounds plus wide open green space.
2 playgrounds within a 10-min walk
Nearest large park: Prospect Park · ~8 min walk (0.3 mi)
Transportation31 stops
Getting around Windsor Terrace and the South Slope is a pretty good deal for Brooklyn commuters. You've got two subway options — 15 St-Prospect Park and Fort Hamilton Pkwy, both serving the F and G — which means you've got a backup when one line acts up. The bus network fills in nicely across the east-west corridors, especially along Prospect Park West and Caton Avenue. It's not Manhattan, but the ride into the core is straightforward on a good day.
Restaurants54 places
Windsor Terrace and the South Slope serve up exactly what you'd expect from a settled Brooklyn pocket — a deep bench of casual delis, bakeries, and low-key ethnic spots that don't try too hard but deliver. Fort Hamilton Parkway runs a solid mix of Middle Eastern and Asian grills, while Prospect Park West and 7th Avenue hold court with the neighborhood staples: the deli-and-coffee morning routine, a few solid pizza counters, and the occasional sit-down dinner spot. It's not a destination dining scene, but the density is real — what you need is almost always within a few blocks, and the price points keep things approachable for families.
Groceries8 places
Windsor Terrace and the South Slope have a solid mix of independent grocers and small markets that cover the basics for a weekly shop. You'll find a handful of produce stands, a couple of meat markets, and a few general supermarkets clustered along 7th Avenue and Prospect Park West. The selection is decent for everyday needs — a good but not exhaustive bench. For the full heavy-duty shop or specialty items, many locals head a few stops north to Park Slope or further into Brooklyn, so having a car helps but isn't strictly necessary.
Coffee Shops19 places
Windsor Terrace and the South Slope have a deep bench of independent coffee spots, with no major chains dominating the landscape. You'll find a cluster along Seventh Avenue where Cafe On 7th, Java, and Little Honey sit within a block of each other—solid for a morning walk or afternoon laptop session. Prospect Avenue has a couple of options including Poetica Coffee (with two locations), while the Fort Hamilton Parkway stretch near the border offers a few more counters. It's a neighborhood where you're voting local every time you order, and the quality skews higher because of it.
Things to Do18 places
This stretch delivers serious enrichment firepower — dance studios, music schools, and tutoring centers anchor the kid-activity scene here, giving families a deep bench of creative and academic options. Athletic offerings are solid too, between the youth sports program, handball courts, and a gymnastics studio tucked into the mix. A few more specialized spots like a therapy and learning center and some community programming round things out. It's a balanced neighborhood; you're not traveling far for either active or enrichment activities.
Daycare & informal care9 places
Windsor Terrace and the South Slope offer a deep bench of childcare and Pre-K options — 20 total, roughly split between universal Pre-K sites and private daycares. The neighborhood leans heavily into UPK, which helps with cost, but waitlists at the popular spots can be long, so getting on a list early is key. Drop-off traffic on the side streets near 5th and 7th Avenues can get backed up during morning rush, so families often map out their route in advance.
Family Resources3 places
The neighborhood has a small but solid anchor in the Windsor Terrace Library on East 5th Street — a real community hub that stays busy with story times and after-school programs. Thomas J. Cuite Park offers a solid playground and rec space on 19th Street, and the Kensington Youthmarket brings fresh produce to Ft. Hamilton Parkway on summer weekends. It's not overloaded with resources, but what exists here punches above its weight for families looking for public gathering spots.
Healthcare7 places
Healthcare options in this corner of Windsor Terrace and the South Slope are thin. There's no hospital in the immediate area — the nearest major facilities are a short drive or subway ride away in Park Slope or Sunset Park. Pediatric care runs a deep bench for a neighborhood this size, with a handful of practitioners clustered around 5th Avenue and Greenwood Ave. Dental care is similarly solid, with a few family-friendly practices on the main drags. Urgent care, though, is a gap you'll feel on a Saturday night — families typically head to neighboring areas for non-emergencies.
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Best schools in Windsor Terrace-South Slope
Schools in Windsor Terrace-South Slope
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- Brooklyn College Academy
- Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - CSD 15.2
- Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School
- M.S. 442 Carroll Gardens School for Innovation
- M.S. 839
- Magnet School of Math, Science and Design Technology
- MESILAS BAIS YAAKOV
- P.S. 130 The Parkside
- Pre-K Center at Bishop Ford School Site
- ST JOSEPH THE WORKER CATHOLIC ACAD
- The Windsor Terrace School
Early education in Windsor Terrace-South Slope
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- Brooklyn College Academy
- BROOKLYN SANDBOX
- BUMBLEBEES-R-US PROSPECT AVENUE 3K PROGRAM
- CHAI TOTS PRESCHOOL
- Chick Peas Child Care
- CHICKPEAS
- Giocare, LLC
- Honeydew Nook
- Magnet School of Math, Science and Design Technology
- ONE WORLD PROJECT - BROOKLYN, INC.
- One World Project-Brooklyn
- P.S. 10 MAGNET SCHOOL OF MATH, SCIENCE & DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
- P.S. 130 The Parkside
- Pre-K Center At Bishop Ford School Site
- ST JOSEPH THE WORKER CATHOLIC ACAD
- ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER CATHOLIC ACADEMY
- Yeshiva Toras Emes
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Windsor Terrace-South Slope a good neighborhood for families?
- Windsor Terrace-South Slope scores 61/100 for families on Motley — ahead of most NYC neighborhoods. The Family Fit score blends six parts: how many families live there, schools, affordability, weekday-morning transit time to job centers, safety, and air quality and child health.
- What are the pros and cons of Windsor Terrace-South Slope for families?
- For families, Windsor Terrace-South Slope stands out for fewer reported crimes, traffic injuries and serious housing violations per resident; strong results at the public and charter schools serving it; and quick weekday-morning transit to the city's main job centers. What to weigh: higher costs than most, and more air pollution, childhood lead or asthma ER visits than most. Each score compares it with NYC's other residential neighborhoods. They don't measure how a block feels on foot or whether a particular school suits your child, so walk it before you decide.
- Is Windsor Terrace-South Slope safe?
- Windsor Terrace-South Slope scores 89/100 on safety — ahead of most NYC neighborhoods. We build the score from NYPD crime complaints, pedestrian and cyclist injuries, and serious (Class C) housing violations, each counted per 1,000 residents.
- How are the schools in Windsor Terrace-South Slope?
- Windsor Terrace-South Slope has 11 schools mapped inside its boundary and scores 78/100 for schools — ahead of most NYC neighborhoods.
- How do middle and high school admissions work from Windsor Terrace-South Slope?
- Middle school: families in Windsor Terrace-South Slope apply in 5th grade through the citywide middle school application. District 15's 20 middle school programs admit by method: 15 unscreened and 5 charter lottery. High school: one citywide application in 8th grade lets a family rank programs anywhere in the city, and the eight specialized high schools admit on the SHSAT alone.
- Is Windsor Terrace-South Slope affordable?
- Windsor Terrace-South Slope scores 19/100 for affordability on Motley — among the pricier parts of the city.
- Which borough is Windsor Terrace-South Slope in?
- Windsor Terrace-South Slope is a neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.
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