P.S. 005 Dr. Ronald McNair

P.S. 005 Dr. Ronald McNair is a small elementary school in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade. The school is known for its strong academic performance, with ELA and Math proficiency rates well above the citywide 75th percentile. It is currently in candidacy for the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, which shapes its pedagogical approach. The school offers a French Dual Language program, alongside a rich array of enrichment activities including aviation, music engineering, gardening, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, STEM, and visual arts. Parents consistently express high satisfaction, describing a supportive and calm environment where children thrive and teachers are deeply committed to student growth. While the school serves a population with high economic need and a significant percentage of students with disabilities, it maintains a nurturing atmosphere. The school's official Quality Snapshot rates its Instruction and Performance as Excellent, though Safety and School Climate is rated Fair, despite teachers reporting students feel safe.