PS 770 NEW AMERICAN ACADEMY

PS 770 NEW AMERICAN ACADEMY is a public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #17 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 290 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 21 teachers, PS 770 NEW AMERICAN ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 770, The New American Academy, located in the East Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a unique public elementary school known for its innovative pedagogical model. Founded by educator Shimon Waronker, the school was designed to move away from the traditional "one teacher per classroom" model. Instead, it utilizes a "team-teaching" approach where large groups of students are led by a collaborative team of educators, including a master teacher, lead teachers, and apprentices. This structure aims to provide more individualized attention to students, foster professional development for staff, and create a collaborative community environment.

The school is deeply committed to academic rigor, character development, and a culture of high expectations for all students. By leveraging smaller group instruction within its larger team structure, PS 770 focuses on meeting students at their specific academic levels while fostering a sense of shared responsibility for learning. The school is widely recognized for its "New American" philosophy, which emphasizes a professionalized teaching environment where collaboration is the primary driver of student success, aiming to prepare students not just for testing, but for long-term academic and social achievement.

For more information, contact PS 770 NEW AMERICAN ACADEMY at (718) 221-5837 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.