P.S. 254 Dag Hammarskjold

P.S. 254 Dag Hammarskjold in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, is a highly-regarded elementary school serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade. It consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in New York, with strong academic performance. The school's ELA proficiency rate of 67% is well above the citywide median, and its math proficiency rate of 74% is notably strong, exceeding the 75th percentile for all NYC schools. Parents express overwhelmingly positive sentiment, with official surveys showing high satisfaction regarding the school environment and relationships. The school is known for fostering strong family engagement, communicating with parents in multiple languages including Chinese, Arabic, and Russian, and offering various workshops and resources for multilingual families. P.S. 254 is a fully accessible school that offers early drop-off and hosts engaging events and trips for its students. It was also recognized as a Blue Ribbon School in 2014.