PS 235 JANICE MARIE KNIGHT SCHOOL

PS 235 JANICE MARIE KNIGHT SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 1,253 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 70 teachers, PS 235 JANICE MARIE KNIGHT SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 235, also known as the Janice Marie Knight School, is a public elementary school located in the East Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 17. The institution is named in honor of Janice Marie Knight, a dedicated educator and community figure, reflecting the school’s commitment to fostering a nurturing and academically focused environment for its diverse student body.

The school places a strong emphasis on providing a well-rounded education that supports the intellectual, social, and emotional development of its students. PS 235 offers a standard core curriculum complemented by various enrichment programs, often utilizing project-based learning to encourage critical thinking and collaboration. With a focus on community engagement, the school works to build strong partnerships between faculty, parents, and local stakeholders to ensure that students have the resources and support necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact PS 235 JANICE MARIE KNIGHT SCHOOL at (718) 773-4869 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.