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District 1515

The Little Brooklyn Pre-K Center

173-177 25TH STREET

At a Glance

A tiny early learning hub in family-dense Sunset Park where young children get individualized attention in a predominantly white, middle-class community

Best suited for

Families seeking a very small, intimate early learning environment with strong parent-teacher relationships and above-average safety perceptions. Parents comfortable with a school lacking test score transparency, and those prioritizing personalized attention over academic competition. Given the neighborhood's lower safety scores and limited family-oriented amenities, families already familiar with Sunset Park may find this a good local fit.

What stands out
  • Very small enrollment (133 students) enabling individualized attention
  • Above-average parent satisfaction (93%)
  • Diverse student body (74% diversity index) with plurality white enrollment
  • 20% IEP population indicating special education resources
  • Above-average teacher-reported safety (97%)
  • Located in a family-dense neighborhood (74th percentile)
Things to consider
  • No academic test score data available — cannot compare to district or peer schools
  • No attendance or suspension data provided
  • School name suggests Pre-K focus but lists grades K-12 — unclear actual grade configuration
  • Very small size may mean limited extracurricular offerings
  • Neighborhood safety scores below average (42.53)
  • Cannot assess academic trajectory or improvement trends

Based on 2024 data

School SummaryDistrict 15

Among District 15 peer schools like P.S. 172 (95/100), Success Academy Cobble Hill (95/100), P.S. 321 (90/100), this school's lack of academic data makes direct comparison impossible. What we know — high parent satisfaction, strong safety perceptions, and small scale — positions it differently from the high-performing charter and district schools that dominate District 15 rankings.

AcademicsSteady

No state test score data is available for this school, which is typical for early childhood centers that may not participate in annual state assessments. The absence of academic performance metrics means parents cannot compare this school's outcomes against district averages (ELA 65%, Math 63%) or peer schools like P.S. 321 (90/100) and P.S. 172 (95/100). This is a significant gap for families evaluating elementary options.

Culturemoderate

Teacher-reported safety is strong at 97%, and parent satisfaction runs high at 93% — both above district averages. Teacher instruction quality scores 89%, indicating teachers feel supported in their practice. With only 133 students total, the school likely offers a tight-knit, personal environment where teachers know families by name. The 20% IEP population suggests the school has resources for special education services, though discipline data would help complete the picture of school climate.

Community

This school's demographics (47% white, 31% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 5% Black, 8% multi-racial) diverge notably from the district's typical Title I profile — the economic need index of 29.9% confirms a more affluent student body than many District 15 schools. The 74% diversity index reflects a racially mixed enrollment, though the neighborhood itself is only 19.7% family households, meaning this school serves as a gathering point for the minority of local families with young children.

NeighborhoodSunset Park (West)

Sunset Park (West) is a transitional neighborhood straddling industrial and residential zones — the education orientation score of just 41.76 reflects fewer family-oriented resources compared to neighborhoods like Park Slope. Safety scores (42.53) suggest some caution is warranted, and the neighborhood scores lower on "kid-friendly" amenities. However, transit access (53.26) makes commuting feasible, and the 74% family density percentile indicates a growing presence of families despite the 19.7% household stat. Median home values ($1.03M) suggest an increasingly expensive, gentrifying area.

The neighborhood's moderate transit score (53.26) and industrial character mean most families likely walk or take short transit rides. The area near 25th Street in Sunset Park has some commercial corridors but isn't particularly pedestrian-focused compared to nearby Park Slope.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Diverse
31%Hispanic/Latino
5%Black
47%White
10%Asian
8%Multi-Racial

NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23

Economic Need & Special Populations

Economic Need Index
29.9%
IEP Students
19.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Little Brooklyn Pre-K Center a good school?
Published quality ratings aren't available for The Little Brooklyn Pre-K Center yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades K to 12 in Sunset Park (West).
What grades does The Little Brooklyn Pre-K Center serve?
The Little Brooklyn Pre-K Center serves grades K to 12.
Is The Little Brooklyn Pre-K Center public, charter, or private?
The Little Brooklyn Pre-K Center is a public school in NYC Community School District 15.
What neighborhood is The Little Brooklyn Pre-K Center in?
The Little Brooklyn Pre-K Center is in Sunset Park (West), Brooklyn.
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