PS 305 DR PETER RAY

PS 305 DR PETER RAY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 137 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 12 teachers, PS 305 DR PETER RAY has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

PS 305, officially known as the Dr. Peter Ray School, is a public elementary school located in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is named in honor of Dr. Peter Ray, a notable 19th-century African American physician and community activist who was a prominent figure in Brooklyn’s early educational and civil rights history. The school is situated on Monroe Street, operating within the New York City Department of Education’s District 13.

As part of the NYC public school system, PS 305 focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive community environment that reflects the cultural heritage of its surrounding neighborhood. By integrating academic standards with school-wide initiatives, PS 305 strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, while maintaining strong connections with local families and community partners in the heart of Brooklyn.

For more information, contact PS 305 DR PETER RAY at (718) 789-3962 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.