At a Glance
A specialized public school serving students with IEPs where trust between families and educators runs exceptionally high
Families with children who have IEPs and value a small school where teachers and leadership have strong trust relationships with parents. Best for families who prioritize personalized support and a restorative approach to behavior over traditional academic benchmarks.
- 99% teacher-rated instruction quality — exceptional even by district standards
- Zero suspensions — indicates a supportive, restorative approach to student behavior
- 95% parent-principal trust — unusually strong family-administration relationship
- Nearly all students (99%) have IEPs, meaning specialized services are built into the school's DNA
- Small enrollment (340) allows for individualized attention
- This is a specialized school for students with IEPs — families without an IEP should inquire about availability and fit
- No academic proficiency scores provided since the school serves a special education population
- Very high economic need (93%) — many families face financial stress that can affect school involvement
- Lower safety scores in the surrounding neighborhood — families may want to discuss safe routes
- Less than half (47%) of families completed surveys — while response was strong in absolute numbers, engagement from the other half is unknown
Based on 2024-2025 data
School SummaryDistrict 13
District 13 includes highly-rated schools like P.S. 011 Purvis J. Behan (96/100) and The Emily Warren Roebling School (91/100), alongside charter options. P.S. K753 serves a distinctly different population (99% IEP) and doesn't appear on the same rating scale, making direct comparison difficult. Among peer schools serving similar populations, its trust and satisfaction scores stand out.
As a school serving almost exclusively students with IEPs, P.S. K753 doesn't follow standard academic proficiency metrics. Instead, the school tracks individualized progress against each student's goals — a model that parent surveys strongly endorse with 99% of teachers rating instruction quality as high.
This is a school where relationships clearly come first. Parent satisfaction (93%) outpaces the district average (91%), and the trifecta of trust — parent-teacher (95%), parent-principal (95%), and teacher-principal (94%) — signals a deeply cohesive community. Teacher instruction quality scores an exceptional 99%, far above the district average of 88%. There were zero suspensions, suggesting a restorative or supportive approach to behavior.
The student body is predominantly Black (67%) and Hispanic (24%), reflecting the surrounding Fort Greene community. With 92.9% economic need index, most families here face significant financial challenges. The diversity index of 51% shows meaningful representation across racial groups. Nearly every student has an IEP, making this a specialized learning community where差异化 instruction is the norm, not the exception.
Fort Greene is a neighborhood that scores high on transit (93%), family density (78%), and education orientation (79%), making it attractive to families prioritizing urban convenience and schools. The median home value ($1.17M) and household income ($113K) suggest a mixed-income community with significant recent development. Safety scores are lower (28%), which is something families should factor in. The neighborhood has strong parks and cultural resources.
The area is highly walkable with excellent subway access, making it practical for families who rely on public transit.
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025) · 195 families responded (47% rate)
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Economic Need & Special Populations
Discipline
NYSED Student & Educator Database
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is P.S. K753 - School for Career Development a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for P.S. K753 - School for Career Development yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades Pre-K to 8 in Fort Greene.
- What grades does P.S. K753 - School for Career Development serve?
- P.S. K753 - School for Career Development serves grades Pre-K to 8.
- Is P.S. K753 - School for Career Development public, charter, or private?
- P.S. K753 - School for Career Development is a public school in NYC Community School District 13.
- What neighborhood is P.S. K753 - School for Career Development in?
- P.S. K753 - School for Career Development is in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.
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