PS 130 Parkside (the)

PS 130 Parkside serves 866 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Brooklyn's Kensington neighborhood. With 54 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a comfortable 16:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for meaningful attention to individual learners. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.4 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking in the 83rd percentile statewide at #797 out of 4,758 New York elementary schools.

Students particularly excel in English Language Arts, with 86% achieving proficiency or above across grade levels. Mathematics shows room for growth, with 58% of students meeting or exceeding proficiency standards. PS 130 Parkside draws families from a stable, middle-class community where the median household income reaches $87,759 and half of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The neighborhood's 13.3% poverty rate reflects a generally well-resourced area that supports educational achievement. Located at 70 Ocean Parkway, the school sits in one of Brooklyn's established residential neighborhoods, where tree-lined streets and well-maintained homes create a family-friendly environment. The surrounding community of nearly 73,000 residents provides a diverse, engaged population that values education and community involvement.