P.S. 328 Phyllis Wheatley

P.S. 328 Phyllis Wheatley, located in Brooklyn, is a small elementary school serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade. The school is known as the "Phyllis Wheatley School of Arts & Technology" and emphasizes a high-achieving, rigorous, supportive, and inclusive educational environment, empowering scholars through expressive arts and technology, including STEAM, hydroponics, and dance programs. Academically, the school demonstrates strong performance, with ELA proficiency well above the citywide median and math proficiency at the 75th percentile for NYC elementary schools. The school has shown significant academic growth, with ELA and Math scores increasing by 45 and 50 points respectively since the pandemic. Parents express overwhelmingly positive sentiment, with survey results showing near-universal satisfaction regarding the school's climate and support. The school fosters a nurturing atmosphere, offering unique family support services such as free school uniforms for new enrollees, free laundry service, and a school food pantry. It also boasts a very low suspension rate and an attendance rate well above the citywide average.