At a Glance
A District 20 school where every student has an IEP and families report near-perfect trust in teachers
Families with children who have Individualized Education Programs and are looking for a supportive, high-trust environment in Borough Park. Parents who value strong teacher-principal relationships and a school with zero disciplinary incidents will feel at home. This is ideal for families who prioritize community feel over PTA-funded extras and who are comfortable with a specialized special education model.
- 100% of students have IEPs — a specialized District 20 model serving students with diverse learning needs
- Zero suspensions — far below the 0.32% district average
- 100% teacher-reported safety — exceeding the 96.5% district average
- Near-perfect trust scores: 98% parent-teacher trust, 95% teacher-principal trust
- Strong family engagement: 168 family survey responses with 47% response rate
- Academic proficiency data not available, making outcome comparison difficult
- PTA fundraising is extremely low at $2/student vs. $61 district average — limited extracurricular funding
- All students have IEPs — this is a specialized setting, not a general education school
- High economic need (87.5%) may require additional family involvement in supporting student success
- No attendance data provided to assess chronic absenteeism patterns
Based on 2024-25 data
School SummaryDistrict 20
Among peer schools in District 20, P.S. K231 does not have a published quality score. Its peers include Christa McAuliffe (94/100), Madeleine Brennan (83/100), and several schools in the 80-82 range. While direct academic comparison isn't possible due to missing test data, the school's culture and climate metrics exceed typical district averages, particularly in trust and safety — suggesting strong execution of its specialized mission.
Academic performance data was not provided for this school, making it difficult to compare directly to district averages. However, the school's focus on special education with 100% of students having IEPs suggests an instructional model tailored to individualized learning goals rather than standard proficiency benchmarks.
The survey results paint a remarkably strong picture: 94% parent satisfaction, 98% parent-teacher trust, and 97% parent-principal trust. Teachers report 100% safety and 95% trust in leadership — numbers that exceed district averages. With zero suspensions and all teacher trust metrics in the mid-90s, the day-to-day feel is clearly collaborative and secure.
The student body is diverse at 79% diversity index, with a plurality of White students (37%), followed by Asian (24%), Hispanic (19%), and Black (18%) students. This reflects the broader Borough Park neighborhood which is working-class and predominantly immigrant, with 32.8% poverty rate and only 20.5% of adults holding bachelor's degrees. The 87.5% economic need index indicates most families qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Borough Park is one of Brooklyn's most family-dense neighborhoods (97th percentile), with 45% of households having children. It's a working-class, immigrant-friendly area with moderate safety scores (53rd percentile) and decent transit access (58th percentile). The neighborhood has seen rapid change in recent years, with high home values ($1.16M median) but low stability scores (14th percentile), reflecting ongoing gentrification pressures. Families will find traditional retail, ethnic restaurants, and strong community ties, though green space and health environment scores are low.
Borough Park is highly walkable with good subway access. Families from nearby neighborhoods can walk or take local buses; those coming from farther areas likely rely on the subway or drive, with street parking available but competitive.
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025) · 168 families responded (47% rate)
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
PTA Fundraising
Source: DOE Local Law 171 disclosure
Economic Need & Special Populations
Discipline
NYSED Student & Educator Database
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is P.S. K231 a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for P.S. K231 yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Borough Park.
- What grades does P.S. K231 serve?
- P.S. K231 serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- Is P.S. K231 public, charter, or private?
- P.S. K231 is a public school in NYC Community School District 20.
- What neighborhood is P.S. K231 in?
- P.S. K231 is in Borough Park, Brooklyn.
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