At a Glance
A pre-K to 8th grade STEAM school in Brooklyn's evolving industrial waterfront neighborhood
Families interested in a STEAM-focused school with a calm climate and zero suspensions, who don't mind a commute to an industrial waterfront area. Works well for families who value the pre-K to 8th grade continuity and are comfortable with some uncertainty around academic performance data.
- Zero suspensions — a notably calm disciplinary environment
- Serves pre-K through 8th grade, offering a single-school path from early childhood through middle school
- STEAM focus in a neighborhood with direct ties to engineering and manufacturing history
- Teacher instruction quality matches the district average at 88%
- No test score data available — academic performance compared to peers is unknown
- Located in a non-residential industrial area with limited nearby family amenities
- Low transit score (30) means longer commutes for most families
- The school doesn't have the established performance record of higher-rated peer schools like P.S. 011 Behan (96/100)
Based on 2024 data
School SummaryDistrict 13
Among District 13 peer schools, this school doesn't have a comparable quality rating since test data wasn't available. Other schools in the district range from P.S. 011 Purvis J. Behan at 96/100 to Bridges at 75/100. Without academic data, it's difficult to position this school precisely within its peer group.
Test score data was not provided, so direct academic performance comparisons to the district average of 53% ELA and 46% math aren't possible. The school does report teacher instruction quality at 88%, which aligns with the district average of 88%, suggesting teachers are delivering solid instruction even if proficiency data is missing.
The school reports zero suspensions — notably lower than the district average of 1.4% — which suggests either very effective behavior management or a student body with minimal disciplinary issues. Teacher-reported safety comes in at 96%, matching the district average. Parent satisfaction sits at 91%, also on par with district norms. These indicators point to a school where families feel heard and students are generally well-supported.
The school serves pre-K through 8th grade, covering a wide span from young children to early teenagers. The Brooklyn Navy Yard itself is an unusual neighborhood — largely industrial and commercial rather than residential — which means the student body likely comes from surrounding neighborhoods in District 13. Class sizes average 21.2 students, identical to the district average.
The Brooklyn Navy Yard is a transformed industrial waterfront area — once a naval shipyard, now home to creative agencies, manufacturers, and tech startups. It's not a traditional residential neighborhood, which explains why demographic data shows zero for many metrics. Safety scores are moderate at 72, while transit accessibility is low at 30, meaning most families will need to drive or take a bus. The area has low family density, reflecting its commercial character.
This is not a walkable residential neighborhood. Most families will commute by car or public bus, and the area has some industrial traffic. Parents should factor in transportation time when considering this school.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Brooklyn Navy Yard STEAM Center a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for Brooklyn Navy Yard STEAM Center yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades Pre-K to 8 in Brooklyn Navy Yard.
- What grades does Brooklyn Navy Yard STEAM Center serve?
- Brooklyn Navy Yard STEAM Center serves grades Pre-K to 8.
- Is Brooklyn Navy Yard STEAM Center public, charter, or private?
- Brooklyn Navy Yard STEAM Center is a public school in NYC Community School District 13.
- What neighborhood is Brooklyn Navy Yard STEAM Center in?
- Brooklyn Navy Yard STEAM Center is in Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brooklyn.
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