Highlights Academy, Inc.

As a pre-K center, this school does not have state test scores to report — academic outcomes are measured through early learning milestones rather than standardized assessments. The universal pre-K model means all eligible families in the district can apply, making this an entry point rather than a selective academic track.

With only three teacher survey responses, there is insufficient data to draw meaningful conclusions about trust, safety, or instruction quality. This is a data limitation parents should note — the school's internal climate is not well-represented in public reporting. Attendance for pre-K is tracked differently than K-12 and is not directly comparable to district averages.

The Crown Heights (South) neighborhood has a moderate median household income of $70,304 with 20.3% poverty rate. Only 14.5% of residents own homes, indicating a largely renter population. The neighborhood has a 36% BA+ education rate and 13.9% households with children — relatively family-dense for an urban area. As a pre-K center, the school's immediate community consists of families with very young children entering the public school system for the first time.

Crown Heights (South) offers excellent transit access (77th percentile) making it commutable from many parts of the city. The area has strong family density (79th percentile) and moderate education orientation (68th percentile), suggesting a community invested in schooling. However, safety scores are low (13th percentile) with elevated crime density and collision rates. Air quality (PM2.5) is reasonable but lead exposure risk (18%) and asthma rates (104.4 per 1000) warrant awareness. The neighborhood has seen significant gentrification with high median home values ($1.18M) despite low homeownership rates.

The area is highly walkable with strong transit connections. Families typically arrive on foot or via subway — the neighborhood's transit score makes it accessible without a car for most commuters.