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District 20 Pre-K Center

8501 5TH AVENUE

At a Glance

A K-12 school serving early learners through high school in a stable, family-oriented Bay Ridge neighborhood

Best suited for

Families seeking a K-12 campus who value diversity and are comfortable with the Bay Ridge neighborhood's mix of transit access and moderate safety scores. Best for families who want all their children in one building and are okay with not having individual academic data to evaluate. Those seeking higher-performing schools might look at Christa McAuliffe or other District 20 options with published test scores.

What stands out
  • K-12 campus serving all grade levels in one location
  • High diversity student body (67% diversity index)
  • Located in a family-dense neighborhood with strong education orientation
  • Moderate economic need indicates socioeconomic mix
  • Class sizes match district average of 25
Things to consider
  • Academic performance data not available for this specific school
  • No individual survey or climate data provided
  • K-12 configuration may not suit all families — older and younger students share facilities
  • Safety scores in the neighborhood are moderate (44th percentile)
  • No trend data available to assess improvement or decline

Based on 2024 data

School SummaryDistrict 20

District 20 includes high-performing schools like Christa McAuliffe (94/100) and several schools in the 80-82 range. Without a quality score for this specific school, its position relative to peers cannot be determined. The district maintains strong parent satisfaction (94%) and teacher safety ratings (97%).

AcademicsSteady

Academic performance data is not available for this school. The district averages (66% ELA, 71% math proficiency) provide context for District 20 overall performance, but individual school-level academic metrics were not reported.

Culturemoderate

Survey data was not provided for this school. District-wide, parents report 94% satisfaction and teachers rate instruction quality at 92%, with 97% feeling safe. These district figures suggest a generally positive environment, though specific school-level climate data would be needed for a complete picture.

Community

The student body reflects Bay Ridge's diverse population with Asian students comprising 39%, Hispanic students 32%, and White students 27%, giving the school a diversity index of 67%. This aligns with the neighborhood's mix while serving a community where 18.8% of households have children. The 12% IEP population indicates standard special education services, while the economic need index of 49.3% shows a mix of economic backgrounds among families.

NeighborhoodBay Ridge

Bay Ridge is a stable, residential Brooklyn neighborhood with strong family orientation (scoring 79th percentile). Transit access is solid at 79th percentile, making commutes manageable. The median household income of $88,898 and homeownership rate of 37.5% reflect a financially stable community. The education orientation score of 75 suggests families here value academic achievement. However, safety scores are moderate (44th percentile), and the stability score is low (24th percentile), indicating some neighborhood turnover.

Bay Ridge is a walkable neighborhood with good transit options (78th percentile), making it feasible for families to commute without cars. The area's layout supports walking to school.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Diverse
32%Hispanic/Latino
1%Black
27%White
39%Asian

NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23

Economic Need & Special Populations

Economic Need Index
49.3%
IEP Students
11.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is District 20 Pre-K Center a good school?
Published quality ratings aren't available for District 20 Pre-K Center yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades K to 12 in Bay Ridge.
What grades does District 20 Pre-K Center serve?
District 20 Pre-K Center serves grades K to 12.
Is District 20 Pre-K Center public, charter, or private?
District 20 Pre-K Center is a public school in NYC Community School District 20.
What neighborhood is District 20 Pre-K Center in?
District 20 Pre-K Center is in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
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