At a Glance
A pre-K and early childhood center in a transit-rich, family-dense neighborhood where safety concerns and neighborhood instability are real tradeoffs
Families seeking universal pre-K slots in Crown Heights who prioritize transit access and are comfortable evaluating neighborhood safety independently. Best for families who want a walkable, transit-connected early childhood option and understand they're choosing a pre-K program in a transitional urban neighborhood with safety considerations.
- Universal pre-K admissions — open to all eligible families
- Serves 3K, Pre-K, and Early Learners — dedicated early childhood focus
- Excellent transit access (87th percentile)
- High education orientation in the surrounding neighborhood (77th percentile)
- Very low safety score (13.79 percentile) — parents should evaluate their comfort with neighborhood safety
- Only 2 teacher survey responses — culture and climate data is not reliable
- No academic test scores to evaluate traditional achievement
- Low neighborhood stability (6.9 percentile) — indicates high turnover in the area
- Elevated lead exposure risk (18%) and asthma rates — health considerations for young children
- Only 11% of neighborhood households have children — unusual for a family-dense ranking
- Pre-K center model means no K-12 academic trajectory to evaluate
Based on 2024-2025 data
School SummaryDistrict
This is an early childhood center rather than a traditional K-12 school, so direct comparisons to other district schools on academics are not applicable. Among pre-K programs in Brooklyn, it occupies a neighborhood with strong transit but notable safety tradeoffs.
As an early childhood center serving 3K and pre-K, this school does not have state test scores to report. Academic assessment at this level focuses on developmental milestones and school readiness rather than proficiency rates.
Survey data is extremely limited with only 2 teacher responses, making it difficult to reliably assess culture and climate. This is a data gap parents should note — there's minimal insight into teacher trust in leadership, family engagement, or day-to-day school environment from the official surveys.
The school serves young children in a neighborhood where only 11% of households have children — paradoxically low for an area ranking in the 90th percentile for family density. The population is moderately educated (42.4% BA+ rate) with a median household income of $73,859 and very low homeownership (16.4%), indicating a transient, renter-heavy community. The student body reflects this early childhood focus — families with toddlers and preschoolers rather than school-age children.
Crown Heights (North) is a mixed-density neighborhood with excellent transit access (87th percentile) but significant safety concerns. The safety score of 13.79 puts it in the bottom tier, with elevated crime density and collision rates. However, it scores high on education orientation (77th percentile), suggesting many families in the area prioritize schools. Air quality (PM2.5: 9.19) is acceptable, though lead exposure risk (18%) and asthma rates (104 per 10,000) warrant awareness.
The neighborhood is highly walkable with strong transit options — families without cars can navigate easily via subway and bus. Park Place location places it within the urban grid of Crown Heights.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Edwards L. Cleaveland a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for Edwards L. Cleaveland yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades 3-K to Pre-K in Crown Heights (North).
- What grades does Edwards L. Cleaveland serve?
- Edwards L. Cleaveland serves grades 3-K to Pre-K.
- How do students get into Edwards L. Cleaveland?
- Edwards L. Cleaveland admits through the NYC 3-K and Pre-K application.
- Is Edwards L. Cleaveland public, charter, or private?
- Edwards L. Cleaveland is a public school.
- What neighborhood is Edwards L. Cleaveland in?
- Edwards L. Cleaveland is in Crown Heights (North), Brooklyn.
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