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Ps 101 Verrazano (The)

8696 24TH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11214

Top 10% School in New York

Ranked 221 of 2292 in New York

Top schools in Brooklyn
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Ps 101 Verrazano (The)

8696 24TH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11214

Top 10% School in New York

Ranked 221 of 2292 in New York

See top schools in Brooklyn

About Ps 101 Verrazano (The)

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 79%
Reading 71%
State average proficiency is 79% in Math and 71% in Reading.
71
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
6
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1107
Total Students
$82249
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 26.65%
Asian 54.38%
Hispanic 15.36%
Black 1.72%
Two+ Races 1.08%
Native Am. 0.72%
White
26.65%
Asian
54.38%
Hispanic
15.36%
Black
1.72%
Two+ Races
1.08%
Native Am.
0.72%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1107
49.86%
552 Female
50.14%
555 Male

Student Population

1107 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

966 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Ps 101 Verrazano (The) Contact Information

Address

8696 24TH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11214

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Phone

(718) 372-0221

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Website

ps101k.com

TOP 221 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ps 101 Verrazano (The)

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM - 2:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

PS 101 The Verrazano was included in the list of the best elementary schools in New York State according to U.S. News for the 2024-2025 evaluation period, securing its place among the best 200 elementary schools out of 2,378 that are ranked in the state. Due to the school’s proficient results in math and reading tests, PS 101 is considered one of the most popular elementary schools of Community School District 20. For the upcoming 2025-2026 academic year, PS 101 keeps following the same successful pattern.

FAQ

Q1. What makes PS 101 Verrazano famous in the school district of Brooklyn?

Ans. PS 101 Verrazano is renowned as one of the highest performing elementary schools in the state of New York, having been ranked amongst the top 200 elementary schools within the entire state for academic performance.

Q2. How many children are enrolled at PS 101 Verrazano compared to other Brooklyn elementary schools?

Ans. PS 101 Verrazano is one of the largest elementary campuses in Community School District 20 and is considered to be one of the larger public elementary schools in Brooklyn, with a total enrollment of 1,107.

Q3. What extra curricular activities are available for students at PS 101 Verrazano?

Ans. The special subjects taught in PS 101 Verrazano include art, music, and physical education classes, and there are additional enrichment programs and activities that are provided by the parent association.

Q4. Is there English Language Learner instruction at PS 101 Verrazano?

Ans. Yes, PS 101 Verrazano is an elementary school that enrolls many students from various language backgrounds and has an integrated English Language Learner program.

Q5. How does one apply for non-zoned admission to PS 101 Verrazano?

Ans Families who live outside the designated area can apply through the New York City Department of Education's choice program; there are few seats available for students not from the designated area.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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