P.S. 270 Johann DeKalb

P.S. 270 Johann DeKalb is an elementary school in Brooklyn's Clinton Hill neighborhood, serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade. The school is known for its small, community-oriented environment and a strong commitment to arts and outdoor education, fostered through partnerships with institutions like Pratt Institute, NYC Outward Bound, and Edible Schoolyard. It implements a project-based curriculum and a play-based approach in its early childhood programs, emphasizing social-emotional learning through a "Crew" philosophy. Parent sentiment is largely positive, with many describing a nurturing and supportive environment with caring teachers and improving leadership. However, academic proficiency in both ELA (29%) and Math (22%) is a concern, falling well below the citywide 25th percentile. The school also shares its building with Community Partnership Charter Lower School.