Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - CSD 13.2

Brooklyn Prospect Charter School serves 474 students in kindergarten through sixth grade in the Bedford-Stuyvesant area of Brooklyn. This elementary charter school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1 with 40 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.7 out of 10 rating and ranking in the 86th percentile among New York elementary schools at #658 out of 4,758 schools statewide.

Students show solid achievement in core subjects, with 69% scoring proficient or above in ELA/Reading and 57% reaching proficiency in Math across all grade levels tested. Brooklyn Prospect Charter School is situated in ZIP code 11216, a diverse neighborhood where 54% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The community has a median household income of $92,684 and median home values of $1,360,500, reflecting the area's ongoing development and investment in education.

While 16.4% of neighborhood families experience poverty, the community maintains a strong commitment to educational achievement. The school operates within Brooklyn's large urban environment, providing students with access to the cultural and educational resources that come with city living while maintaining the focused, community-centered approach characteristic of successful charter schools.

Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - CSD 13.2 is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.