At a Glance
A district-wide specialized program serving students with IEPs across all grade levels in a changing waterfront neighborhood
Families whose children have IEPs and are placed through district committee processes; parents who prioritize a school with exceptional trust between families and staff, zero suspension discipline, and a supportive environment for students with learning differences — and who are comfortable with the tradeoffs of limited academic comparison data and a school serving a high-need population.
- 100% of students have IEPs — a school designed specifically for specialized learning needs
- Zero suspensions — discipline handled through supportive rather than punitive approaches
- Exceptional trust scores: 99% parent trust in teachers and principal
- 100% teacher-reported safety — the highest possible rating
- Serves grades PK-12 under one roof, creating a K-12 continuum
- No academic proficiency data available — parents cannot compare standardized test performance to district averages
- 100% IEP population means this is not a neighborhood zoned school; enrollment is likely through district placement
- The neighborhood has lower safety scores and elevated environmental health concerns
- With only 235 students across 14 grade levels, class sizes may feel small but programs may be limited
- Family survey response rate of 31% is moderate — while responses are positive, they represent a subset of families
Based on 2024-2025 data
School SummaryDistrict 21
P.S. 370 exists outside the typical district comparison framework. District 21 includes some of Brooklyn's highest-performing schools — Success Academy Bensonhurst (95/100), Brooklyn School of Inquiry (94/100), and Mark Twain for the Gifted & Talented (93/100). P.S. 370 doesn't appear in these rankings because its mission differs fundamentally: it serves students with specialized needs rather than competing on standardized metrics. Among its peer schools in district-sponsored programs, it represents a trusted, low-disciplinary environment.
Academic proficiency data is not available for P.S. 370, which makes direct comparison to district averages difficult. Given that 100% of students have IEPs, this school operates under different academic parameters than standard district schools, with instruction likely tailored to diverse learning needs rather than standardized test benchmarks.
This is where P.S. 370 truly stands out. Parent satisfaction matches the district average at 92%, but the trust numbers are extraordinary: 99% of parents trust both teachers and the principal, and teachers report 100% safety in school buildings. Teacher instruction quality ratings hit 97% — well above the 93% district average. With zero suspensions and 91% teacher collegial trust, the environment appears structured, supportive, and focused on relationship-building over punitive discipline.
The student body reflects remarkable diversity: roughly equal quarters Black (27%), White (27%), Hispanic (22%), and Asian (21%) students, with a diversity index of 82%. All students have IEPs, meaning every child receives specialized services. The economic need index of 88.3% indicates a high-poverty population, consistent with the neighborhood's 27.8% poverty rate. This is a close-knit community of learners with significant support needs.
Coney Island-Sea Gate sits at Brooklyn's southern edge — a neighborhood known for its iconic boardwalk, amusement attractions, and increasingly, new residential towers rising along the waterfront. The area scores low on family density (45th percentile) and stability (12th percentile), suggesting a community in flux. Transit access is decent (60th percentile), but safety scores are concerning (37th percentile), and environmental health indicators show elevated lead and asthma rates. Median home values are high ($886k) but household incomes are low ($44k), indicating a gap between property owners and residents.
Families likely travel by car or bus; the neighborhood's pedestrian infrastructure serves the boardwalk area but residential blocks can feel car-dependent.
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025) · 72 families responded (31% rate)
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Economic Need & Special Populations
Discipline
NYSED Student & Educator Database
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is P.S. 370 a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for P.S. 370 yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades Pre-K to 12 in Coney Island-Sea Gate.
- What grades does P.S. 370 serve?
- P.S. 370 serves grades Pre-K to 12.
- Is P.S. 370 public, charter, or private?
- P.S. 370 is a public school in NYC Community School District 21.
- What neighborhood is P.S. 370 in?
- P.S. 370 is in Coney Island-Sea Gate, Brooklyn.
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