P.S. 282 Park Slope

P.S. 282 Park Slope, serving students from PK through 8th grade, is recognized for its vibrant community and engaged parent body. The school is an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) World School for its early childhood and elementary grades, emphasizing a holistic learning experience. Academic performance is solid, with ELA and Math proficiency rates (63% and 64% respectively) both above the citywide median. Parents frequently commend the dedicated and experienced teachers, as well as the school's warm and welcoming atmosphere. The school offers distinctive programs, including a champion chess team, drama, and software engineering/coding, alongside garden plots and on-site after-school options. While the middle school program historically faced challenges and was phased out, the school now focuses on its PK-5 offerings. The school has also worked to overcome past issues of under-enrollment and budget constraints, with recent reviews highlighting strong leadership and a positive trajectory.