PS 81 Thaddeus Stevens, Brooklyn, NY (2026 List)

About Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens

P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens is located at 990 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221. The school serves 3-K through grade 5. Enrollment is 234 students in current state enrollment reporting. Its student-teacher ratio is reported at 11:1. Current enrollment data shows 54% female students and 46% male students. State testing shows 32% math proficiency and 22% reading proficiency in available public performance data. The school operates as a District 16 public elementary school with literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, after-school programming, family workshops, and community partnerships. Its community anchor places P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens within Bedford-Stuyvesant’s neighborhood public-school network, where a smaller campus can support close family-school connections. Local housing values in Brooklyn’s broader market reflect pricing near $916,000. Compared with nearby elementary choices, P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens is a best elementary school in New York for families reviewing small-school access and community-based supports.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 32%

Reading 22%

State average proficiency is 32% in Math and 22% in Reading.

21

Full-time Teachers

11 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

234

Total Students

$82249

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 6.41%

Asian 1.71%

Hispanic 49.57%

Black 40.17%

Two+ Races 0.85%

Native Am. 0.85%

White

6.41%

Asian

1.71%

Hispanic

49.57%

Black

40.17%

Two+ Races

0.85%

Native Am.

0.85%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 234

54.27%

127 Female

45.73%

107 Male

Student Population

234 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

269 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens Contact Information

Address

990 DEKALB AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11221

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Phone

(718) 574-2365

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Website

schools.nyc.gov

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.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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

Family Breakfast and Workshop Update – P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens (April 29, 2026) Families were invited to attend school, meet staff and participate in a workshop to support parent engagement. The update is part of the school’s continuing effort to keep families involved in the life of the school, as well as to enhance communication between home and classroom.

FAQ

Q1. What is P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens famous for?

Ans. P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens is famous for its community-school feel, family workshops, literacy focus and after school partnerships.

Q2. What are the after-school offerings at P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens?

Ans. P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens has after school programming and partner-supported activities for students and families.

Q3. How does P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens engage families?

Ans. P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens workshops, breakfasts, PTA activities, school events and family communication updates.

Q4. What learning resources are provided at P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens?

Ans. P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens uses student tools like TeachHub, i-Ready, Starfall, and math practice.

Q5. What is the culture of P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens?

Ans. P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens is an advocate of steady growth, attendance, family connection and student confidence.

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

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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