P.S. 124 Silas B. Dutcher

P.S. 124 Silas B. Dutcher, affectionately known as "the small school with a big heart," provides education for students from Pre-K through 5th grade in Brooklyn's diverse Park Slope neighborhood. The school fosters a welcoming and supportive atmosphere, serving a community that includes both long-time residents and recent immigrants, with many students speaking multiple languages at home. Parents consistently report high satisfaction, frequently commending the caring and dedicated staff, strong principal leadership, and the school's commitment to social-emotional learning. Distinctive features include small class sizes and a well-rounded curriculum that integrates music, science with a dedicated lab, and art with an art studio. The school also offers a Spanish Dual Language program for early grades. While state test scores indicate ELA and Math proficiency rates are below the citywide 25th percentile, the school maintains a 0% suspension rate, reflecting a safe and orderly environment.