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Ps 282 Park Slope

180 6TH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11217

Top 10% School in New York

Ranked 635 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 282 Park Slope

180 6TH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11217

Top 10% School in New York

Ranked 635 of 2292 in New York

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About Ps 282 Park Slope

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 57%
Reading 57%
State average proficiency is 57% in Math and 57% in Reading.
43
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
539
Total Students
$82249
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 39.52%
Asian 4.82%
Hispanic 18.55%
Black 30.61%
Two+ Races 4.27%
Native Am. 1.48%
White
39.52%
Asian
4.82%
Hispanic
18.55%
Black
30.61%
Two+ Races
4.27%
Native Am.
1.48%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 539
48.24%
260 Female
51.76%
279 Male

Student Population

539 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

247 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Ps 282 Park Slope Contact Information

Address

180 6TH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11217

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Phone

(718) 622-1626

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TOP 635 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ps 282 Park Slope

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: 8:10 AM - 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 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

P.S. 282 Park Slope’s School Leadership Team page highlights active 2026 governance updates, including Winter 2026 meeting minutes from January 6 and January 29, plus a May 5, 2026 entry. The update gives families a current view of school planning, leadership participation, and parent access as the year moves into spring. Alongside the school calendar and PTO pages, it reflects a steady communication structure for families following school decisions and community activity.

FAQ

Q1. What are the enrichment opportunities at P.S. 282 Park Slope?

Ans. P.S. 282 Park Slope is known for chess, drama, coding, gardening, physical education and after school options that enhance the student experience.

Q2. What is family involvement at P.S. 282 Park Slope?

Ans. P.S. 282 Park Slope has an active PTO, family resources, calendars, school leadership team participation, and school-wide communication tools.

Q3. Are tours available of P.S. 282 Park Slope for prospective families?

Ans. P.S. 282 Park Slope will hold in-person school tours for families who are looking at early-childhood and elementary entry points.

Q4. What makes P.S. 282 Park Slope practical for day-to-day school life?

Ans. P.S. 282 Park Slope provides handbook access, supply lists, calendar updates and family pages for routine planning.

Q5. What activities do students participate in at P.S. 282 Park Slope?

Ans. P.S. 282 Park Slope has a champion chess team, arts opportunities, software engineering, and community events.

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
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

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
F

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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