Williamsburg Preparatory School

Test scores aren't provided in this dataset, but context suggests this isn't a test-score-driven school — it's unscreened, meaning any Brooklyn student can apply. What stands out is the program breadth: 100/100 program richness with AP courses, college-now partnerships, and an unusually deep slate of extracurriculars including Urban Farming, Global Glimpse, and peer tutoring. The average class size of 21.6 mirrors the district average, so class sizes aren't a differentiator here.

This is where the school shines. Parent satisfaction hits 96% (above the 94% district average), parent-principal trust reaches 99%, and parent-teacher trust sits at 97%. Teachers report similarly strong trust in leadership (96%) and instruction quality rated at 93%. Perhaps most notably: zero suspensions. In a district where the average suspension rate is 0.56%, a school with no suspensions suggests either very different disciplinary approaches or very different student populations. The trade-off is a relatively low family survey response rate (26%), though 170 responses is decent.

The student body is predominantly Hispanic (67%) with significant Black (20%) and smaller Asian (4%) and White (6%) populations — a composition that reflects the neighborhood's demographic shift. A quarter of students have IEPs, and the economic need index of 76.9% means most families are navigating financial challenges. The diversity index of 53% is moderate. This is a working-class school in a neighborhood that's gentrifying rapidly around it, creating an interesting tension between the student population and the surrounding median household income of $128K.

Williamsburg has undergone massive transformation in recent decades, with a median home value now exceeding $1.3 million and a highly educated population (63% with BA+). But the neighborhood data reveals real tensions: a crime density index of 2,970 (relatively high), a 21.2% elevated lead rate in children, and asthma rates of 104 per 10,000 (well above typical). On the plus side, transit access is excellent (84th percentile) and family density is high (84th percentile), making it practical for commutes. The education orientation score of 84 suggests many families here prioritize schools.

Williamsburg is highly walkable and well-served by multiple subway lines (L, G, J, M, Z), making it accessible from much of Brooklyn without a car. Families in the neighborhood can likely walk or bike; those coming from further out will rely on transit.