PS 25 EUBIE BLAKE SCHOOL

PS 25 EUBIE BLAKE SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #16 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 101 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 17 teachers, PS 25 EUBIE BLAKE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. 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 25, also known as the Eubie Blake School, is a public elementary school located in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Named in honor of the legendary ragtime pianist, composer, and bandleader Eubie Blake, the school serves students from prekindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the integration of arts and culture within its curriculum.

The school is deeply rooted in the Bed-Stuy community and strives to provide a well-rounded education that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. PS 25 places a strong focus on inclusive instruction and community engagement, often utilizing its namesake’s musical legacy to inspire creativity and expression among its student body. By focusing on fundamental skills in literacy and mathematics while offering enrichment opportunities, the school aims to bridge academic achievement gaps and nurture the diverse talents of its local neighborhood children.

For more information, contact PS 25 EUBIE BLAKE SCHOOL at (718) 574-2336 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.