P.S. 372 -The Children's School

Test score data was not provided for this school, which is notable given its specialized population. What we know: the average class size is 25 students, comparable to the district average of 25. Without state assessment data, parents should directly inquire about academic progress tracking and how the school measures growth for its 100% IEP student body.

The survey data reveals a warm but complex picture. Parent satisfaction sits at 90% (slightly below the district average of 93%), with exceptionally strong parent-teacher trust (96%) and parent-principal trust (92%). Teachers report 100% safety — the highest possible — and strong collegial trust (92%). However, teacher-principal trust is notably lower at 78%, suggesting some tension between staff and leadership that parents may want to investigate. With zero suspensions and an attendance rate likely near the district average of 93.5%, the day-to-day environment appears structured around support rather than exclusion.

The student body reflects a genuinely diverse community: 39% White, 23% Hispanic, 19% Black, 12% Asian, 6% Multi-Racial, and 1% Native American — a diversity index of 82%. With 51.6% economic need, the school serves a mix of families across the economic spectrum despite the neighborhood's affluence. The PTA raised an extraordinary $1,066,248 last year ($6,199 per student — roughly 12x the district average), demonstrating intense family involvement.

Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook is one of Brooklyn's most desirable family neighborhoods, with a median household income of $139,897, 67.6% of adults holding bachelor's degrees, and an education orientation score of 87 out of 100. The area scores high on family density (86) but lower on transit (42) and safety (51), with crime density figures that suggest urban considerations. Families can access neighborhood parks and the waterfront, though walkability to school will depend on where families are coming from within this mixed-density area.

The neighborhood is pedestrian-friendly with tree-lined streets, though the surrounding area includes industrial pockets near the Gowanus Canal. Families living within the Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill area will find walking straightforward; those coming from further afield may rely on the limited transit options reflected in the area's transit score of 42.