P.S. 299 Thomas Warren Field

Test scores at P.S. 299 have more than doubled since 2022 — ELA climbed from 19% to 49.5% and math from 16% to 44.1%, now both sitting above the District 32 average. The 2025 scores represent the school's strongest performance in years, though the ride has been volatile (scores jumped sharply in 2023, dipped in 2024, then rose again). Third graders show particular strength in math (54.2%), while fifth graders lead in ELA (62.2%), suggesting strong upper-elementary instruction. The overall quality score of 1.87/4 edges slightly above the district average of 1.78.

The survey data reveals a striking split: families absolutely love this school (95% satisfaction, 98% parent-teacher trust), but teachers show more measured enthusiasm. Teacher-reported instruction quality (78%) and safety (88%) both fall below district averages, and teacher-principal trust sits at a modest 63%. Chronic absenteeism is a serious concern at 60.2% — far above what most Brooklyn schools face — with Hispanic families particularly affected (69.1%). On the positive side, suspensions are zero, and the school has maintained that record for three consecutive years.

With 210 students, P.S. 299 is a small school where 57% of students are Hispanic and 37% Black — reflecting the demographics of East Bushwick. Nearly all students (90.2%) come from households facing economic hardship, and 16% have IEPs. The school fundraised just $19 per student this year, slightly above the district average but modest in absolute terms. A tiny fraction of families (9%) responded to the family survey, making satisfaction data less robust than it appears.

East Bushwick offers excellent transit access (89.66 percentile) and a strong family density (82.76), meaning lots of kids in the area — but safety scores (23.75) and health environment indicators (20.31) rank among the lowest in Brooklyn. The neighborhood is racially and economically diverse, with a 23.9% poverty rate and $67,099 median household income. Median home values have climbed to $949,127, reflecting broader Brooklyn pressures, though homeownership remains low at 20.5%.

The school is in a residential area of East Bushwick — families from the zone walk or take short bus rides. The area is walkable but parents should know neighborhood safety scores are low compared to other Brooklyn neighborhoods.