Below Average
#3909 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 370
School · NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
3000 W 1ST ST, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 546 schools in Brooklyn. Learn more
Enrollment
260
Student-Teacher
4.6:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
260
Student-Teacher
4.6:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,909 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#477 of 570
public schools
In district
#16 of 58
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
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PS 370
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About PS 370
PS 370 is a public school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75. PS 370 serves approximately 260 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 370 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,909 of 4,742 schools in NY.
- This school 4.5 · Below Average
- District avg 4.2
- NY avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 4.6:1 students to teachers, PS 370 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
43% of students at PS 370 were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
87.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How PS 370 Compares
See how PS 370 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
3000 W 1ST ST, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 370 may also want to explore other schools in the area. SHULAMITH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS OF BROOKLYN (rated 5.9/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is CONEY ISLAND PREPARATORY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 5.8/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 721 BROOKLYN OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING CENTER (rated 4.0/10, 0.9 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11224 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$41,449
Median Home Value
$512,900
Median Rent
$905/mo
Population
48,469
College Educated
33.5%
Homeownership
28.3%
Avg Commute
47.7 min
Poverty Rate
28.2%
Median Age
47.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| GIRLS PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL OF NEW YORK New York, NY | 4.5 |
| HAWTHORNE VALLEY SCHOOL Ghent, NY | 4.4 |
| JOHNSBURG CENTRAL SCHOOL North Creek, NY | 4.6 |
| TEMPLE ISRAEL New York, NY | 4.7 |
| ANDOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Andover, NY | 4.8 |
| BAY RIDGE PREPATORY SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 4.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 370
What grades does PS 370 serve?
PS 370 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend PS 370?
PS 370 has an enrollment of approximately 260 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 370?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 370 is 4.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 370 rank in NY?
PS 370 ranks #3,909 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 370's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 370 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is PS 370 a charter school?
No, PS 370 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 370 a Title I school?
No, PS 370 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 370?
87.3% of students at PS 370 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 260
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 87.3%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.7%
- Phone
- (718) 372-3777
Resources & Links
District
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75- Schools in District
- 59
- District Rank
- #16 of 58
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