At a Glance
A neighborhood elementary and middle school with a diverse student body and unusually strong discipline record in a stable, working-class Brooklyn community
Families who value a diverse, stable neighborhood school with strong discipline and are comfortable researching academic programs directly. Best for parents who want a Pre-K-8 campus in a homeowner-dominant, family-friendly community and are willing to ask the hard questions about test scores and academic rigor since official data is incomplete.
- Zero suspensions — a stark contrast to the district average and rare for middle schools
- Pre-K through 8th grade under one roof, offering continuity for families with multiple children
- Class size matches the district average at 22 students, providing predictable staffing
- High economic need (82%) with a diverse student body — the school serves a genuinely mixed-income community
- No academic proficiency data available — families should ask about curriculum, standardized test prep, and how they track student progress
- The school serves a high-poverty population (82% economic need), which may require additional support services — ask about counseling, after-school programs, and academic interventions
- IEP population is 24% — robust special education services are essential; confirm the range of services offered
- No attendance data reported — this is a key metric families should investigate, as chronic absenteeism can signal deeper issues
- Middle school years (6-8) may have different dynamics than elementary — ask about transition support and extracurricular offerings
Based on 2024 data
School SummaryDistrict 18
YABC Programs sits in District 18, where peer schools range from 72 to 81 on city ratings. Without test score data, positioning this school relative to peers like P.S. 244 (79/100) or East Flatlands Ascend Charter (81/100) is difficult. The zero-suspension record and solid parent satisfaction suggest a well-managed school, but the absence of published academic data is a notable gap that families must investigate directly.
No state test proficiency data was available for this school, making it difficult to directly assess academic performance against the district's ELA average of 58% and Math average of 61%. Families should inquire directly about academic programming and student progress metrics during enrollment.
The school's discipline record is exceptional: zero suspensions compared to a district average of just over 1%. Teacher-reported safety matches the district at 96%, and teacher instruction quality aligns with the 90% district average. Parent satisfaction at 93% also tracks with district norms, suggesting a solid foundation of trust between families and staff.
With 41% Hispanic, 35% Black, 13% Asian, and 9% White students, this school closely reflects Canarsie's diverse population. The economic need index of 82% indicates a high proportion of students facing economic challenges, and 24% have IEPs — slightly above what may be typical. The diversity index of 72% suggests a richly mixed student body.
Canarsie offers a stable, residential environment with a 50.5% homeownership rate — unusually high for Brooklyn — and a median home value of $688,000. The neighborhood scores moderately on safety (57th percentile) and transit (66th percentile), with an education orientation score of 62. Families will find neighborhood parks and local commercial strips along Flatlands Avenue, though the area is primarily residential. The poverty rate is low at 12.8%, though 28.7% of residents hold bachelor's degrees — below the citywide average.
Canarsie is a car-friendly neighborhood, and families without vehicles may find transit options more limited than in denser parts of Brooklyn. The area is walkable but feels suburban in layout, with residential blocks requiring some walking to reach the school.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Economic Need & Special Populations
Discipline
NYSED Student & Educator Database
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is YABC Programs - Brooklyn and Queens a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for YABC Programs - Brooklyn and Queens yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades Pre-K to 8 in Canarsie.
- What grades does YABC Programs - Brooklyn and Queens serve?
- YABC Programs - Brooklyn and Queens serves grades Pre-K to 8.
- Is YABC Programs - Brooklyn and Queens public, charter, or private?
- YABC Programs - Brooklyn and Queens is a public school in NYC Community School District 18.
- What neighborhood is YABC Programs - Brooklyn and Queens in?
- YABC Programs - Brooklyn and Queens is in Canarsie, Brooklyn.
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