P.S. 179 Kensington

P.S. 179 Kensington is a larger-than-average elementary school in Brooklyn, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is recognized for its strong relationships with families, as evidenced by overwhelmingly positive parent survey results, with nearly all parents expressing satisfaction with their child's education and the school environment. It operates as a Community School, offering various afterschool programs through partnerships with organizations like The Leadership Program and NIA Community Services Network. The student body is notably diverse, with a high percentage of English Language Learners, and the school provides Transitional Bilingual Education in Spanish to support these students. Academically, proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math are slightly below the citywide median, though above the 25th percentile. The school maintains a very low suspension rate, contributing to a positive safety and school climate. While some older community reviews have expressed mixed sentiments regarding management, the overall picture from recent data points to a supportive and caring environment for its students.