At a Glance
A tiny K-12 school in DUMBO serving a predominantly white, affluent student body with high parent satisfaction but unclear academic performance
Families seeking an extremely small school community, prioritizing high parent satisfaction and teacher-reported safety over academic performance transparency. Best suited for those who value the DUMBO neighborhood's transit access and affluent community, and who are comfortable with a student body that is predominantly white and affluent. May not suit families wanting diverse peer groups or those seeking demonstrated academic outcomes data.
- Tiny enrollment of 58 students across K-12 — extremely small school community
- High parent satisfaction (91%) and teacher-reported safety (96%)
- Very low economic need (15%) — affluent student body
- Located in one of Brooklyn's most transit-accessible neighborhoods
- Class size matches district average exactly at 21.2 students
- No academic performance data available — cannot assess student outcomes
- 72% white student body is notably less diverse than district peers
- Tiny enrollment means very small grade-level cohorts, especially in high school grades
- No attendance data provided — cannot assess engagement patterns
- Unusual grade span (K-12) at what appears to be a PRE-K center raises questions about program coherence
- Limited social opportunities for older students given small overall enrollment
- Nearby peer schools score significantly higher on quality metrics (96, 91, 82)
Based on 2024 data
School SummaryDistrict 13
Among the six peer schools in District 13 with quality ratings available, this school does not appear to have a comparable rating. Peer schools range from 75-96, with P.S. 011 Purvis J. Behan at 96 and The Emily Warren Roebling School at 91. The lack of academic data and extremely small enrollment make direct comparisons difficult, but nearby options clearly demonstrate stronger documented performance.
Academic performance data is not provided in this dataset, making it difficult to assess how students are progressing against district benchmarks. The school has no available ELA or math proficiency scores to compare against the district averages of 53% and 46% respectively. Parents should inquire directly about student growth and college readiness pathways, particularly for the high school grades.
Teacher-reported safety scores are strong at 96%, and parent satisfaction runs high at 91% — both above district averages. The suspension rate of 1.39% matches the district average exactly, suggesting standard disciplinary approaches. Teacher instruction quality scores of 88% indicate staff confidence in their pedagogical capabilities. However, with only 58 students across 13 grade levels, the day-to-day social dynamics may feel quite different from traditional schools — very small cohorts each year means limited peer groups, particularly for older students.
The student body diverges significantly from District 13's overall demographics — 72% white versus what is likely a more diverse district-wide population. Only 14.8% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, placing this school among the more affluent in the area. The diversity index of 47% is moderate, with the community made up predominantly of white (72%) and Asian (17%) students. This homogeneity may be a draw or drawback depending on what families value in terms of exposure to diverse peer groups.
The school occupies a prime location in the DUMBO/Boerum Hill area, where transit access is exceptional (98th percentile) and education orientation is strong (85th percentile). The neighborhood skews highly educated (73% BA+), affluent ($150K median income), and families with children represent only 15% of households — meaning this is more of a young professional and empty-nester area than a traditional family neighborhood. Safety scores are low (21st percentile), though teacher-reported safety at the school is high. High homeownership rates (26%) and sky-high home values ($1.46M) reflect the neighborhood's exclusivity.
Excellent transit access makes this highly reachable by subway, though the area's limited family population means fewer walking-school-bus options. Parking can be challenging; many families likely rely on transit or have short walks from the nearby residential pockets.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Economic Need & Special Populations
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is District 13 PRE-K Center a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for District 13 PRE-K Center yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades K to 12 in Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill.
- What grades does District 13 PRE-K Center serve?
- District 13 PRE-K Center serves grades K to 12.
- Is District 13 PRE-K Center public, charter, or private?
- District 13 PRE-K Center is a public school in NYC Community School District 13.
- What neighborhood is District 13 PRE-K Center in?
- District 13 PRE-K Center is in Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill, Brooklyn.
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