P.S. 133 William A. Butler

P.S. 133 William A. Butler is an elementary school in Brooklyn serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade. The school is recognized for its strong academic performance, with English Language Arts proficiency rates well above the citywide median and at the 75th percentile, and Math proficiency also significantly exceeding the citywide median. It consistently ranks among the top 25% of elementary schools in New York for overall academic achievement. The school offers distinctive French and Spanish Dual Language programs, contributing to a diverse and multicultural student body. Parent feedback from official surveys is overwhelmingly positive, with 99-100% positive responses across many questions, indicating strong satisfaction with the school environment and staff. However, external parent sentiment is mixed; while some families praise the supportive leadership, dedicated teachers, and strong community involvement, others express concerns regarding bullying, administrative responsiveness, and a perceived lack of academic challenge for some students. The school maintains a very low suspension rate and a high attendance rate, which is at the 75th percentile citywide.