P.S. 503: The School of Discovery

P.S. 503: The School of Discovery in Brooklyn serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade, with an enrollment larger than the citywide median. The school is known for its strong community and family engagement, with parent surveys showing overwhelmingly positive feedback on relationships and school programs. Academically, the school's ELA and Math proficiency rates are roughly in line with the citywide median. The school serves a student body with a higher-than-average percentage of English Language Learners and students with disabilities, as well as a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students. P.S. 503 offers a Spanish Dual Language program and is noted for its comprehensive arts program, including theater, dance, and visual arts. It also boasts a chess team that has won national tournaments, a cheerleading squad, and a chorus. The campus features a significant green space with a track, basketball court, volleyball court, and playground. While some older reviews mention concerns about bullying, more recent parent sentiment highlights attentive, caring, and creative staff, and a wide variety of afterschool activities.