The School For Future Leaders

The School For Future Leaders, a K-5 elementary school in Brooklyn, is highly regarded for its strong academic performance and supportive learning environment. The school has been recognized as a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School and a 2019-2020 NYS Recognition School for its high academic achievement. Students consistently achieve well above citywide medians in both English Language Arts and Math proficiency. Parents express overwhelmingly positive sentiment, with survey results indicating high satisfaction with school relationships and the overall experience. Families describe teachers as helpful and appreciate the school's focus on developing technology skills and building student confidence. The school offers distinctive bilingual instruction in English and Mandarin, along with foreign language exposure in Spanish and Mandarin, serving its diverse student body, which includes a significant percentage of English Language Learners. It also integrates leadership development through the "Leader in Me" model. While one older review noted concerns about some teachers' English proficiency impacting early grades, the overall feedback from families is highly favorable. The school maintains an exceptionally low suspension rate, contributing to a safe and orderly climate.