At a Glance
A young Montessori school serving pre-K through 1st grade in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn, where family trust and teacher relationships score near-perfect but the school is still building its academic track record
Families with pre-K or kindergarten-age children who want a Montessori approach, prioritize strong parent-teacher relationships, and are comfortable with a school that's still building its academic identity. Best for parents who value culture climate over test scores and who appreciate the walkability and transit access of Downtown Brooklyn — and who aren't daunted by a neighborhood where safety numbers are modest. Families looking for established academic track records or larger school communities may want to wait until the school adds grades.
- Montessori approach for pre-K through 1st grade — a specific pedagogical model not common in district zoned schools
- Perfect or near-perfect survey scores across every measured dimension (trust, relationships, instruction quality)
- Only serves earliest grades, meaning class sizes and individualized attention may be higher as the school grows
- Located in a transit-rich neighborhood that appeals to car-free families
- No state test scores available yet — you won't have academic data to evaluate until students reach 3rd grade
- Only 5 teachers responded to the survey, so culture climate scores represent a very small team
- Very small school currently (only pre-K through 1st) — it's growing each year and will look different in 3-5 years
- Safety scores in the neighborhood are low; families should visit to assess comfort levels
- No attendance data means we can't verify if chronic absenteeism is an issue
- Limited peer comparisons within District 13 — other schools have more established track records
Based on 2025 data
School SummaryDistrict 13
Among peer schools in District 13, Albee Square Montessori is the newest entry and lacks the rating that established schools carry. P.S. 011 Purvis J. Behan scores 96/100 and The Emily Warren Roebling School scores 91/100, while charter options like Brooklyn Prospect (82) and Community Roots (78) round out the field. Without test scores or a full grade span, Albee Square can't be ranked the same way — it's a different kind of bet. Families are choosing it based on the Montessori model and the culture scores, not academic performance data.
Because this school only serves pre-K through first grade, state test scores are not yet available — the oldest students haven't taken the state ELA or Math exams. District 13 averages 53% ELA and 46% math proficiency across all grades, but drawing comparisons would be premature for a school that hasn't reached testing grades.
The survey numbers here are extraordinary: 100% of respondents report strong relationships between staff and students, 100% rate teacher instruction quality as high, and teachers report perfect trust in the principal and each other. Parent trust in both teachers (98%) and the principal (98%) mirrors that confidence. This suggests a tight-knit, well-functioning school community where adults are aligned — though it's worth noting only 5 teachers completed the survey, so these numbers represent a very small team.
The school serves pre-K through 1st grade, meaning the student body is entirely young children. No demographic breakdown was provided, but the neighborhood — Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill — is affluent and highly educated: 73% of residents have bachelor's degrees or higher, and median household income is $150,272. Only 15% of households have children, suggesting this is a neighborhood of young professionals who may be starting families. The school draws from this pool, likely representing families who prioritize education and can navigate the competitive landscape of District 13.
Downtown Brooklyn is a mixed-use hub with excellent transit (98th percentile) and strong family orientation (82% family density score), but parents should know the safety numbers are concerning: the safety percentile sits at just 21, with elevated crime density and collision rates. On the positive side, there are parks and family resources nearby, and the area has an education-minded feel (85% education orientation score). The neighborhood is expensive — median home value is $1.46 million — reflecting the professional, upwardly mobile population.
Excellent transit access makes this highly walkable from nearby neighborhoods, and many families likely walk or take the subway. The area is urban and pedestrian-friendly, though the safety concerns mean parents of young children may prefer to escort them closely.
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025) · 37 families responded (64% rate)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Albee Square Montessori Public School a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for Albee Square Montessori Public School yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades Pre-K to 1 in Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill.
- What grades does Albee Square Montessori Public School serve?
- Albee Square Montessori Public School serves grades Pre-K to 1.
- Is Albee Square Montessori Public School public, charter, or private?
- Albee Square Montessori Public School is a public school in NYC Community School District 13.
- What neighborhood is Albee Square Montessori Public School in?
- Albee Square Montessori Public School is in Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill, Brooklyn.
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