PS 178 SAINT CLAIR MCKELWAY

PS 178 SAINT CLAIR MCKELWAY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #23 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 376 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 29 teachers, PS 178 SAINT CLAIR MCKELWAY has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

P.S. 178 Saint Clair McKelway, located at 2163 Dean Street in the Ocean Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, serves as a neighborhood elementary school dedicated to providing a foundational education for students in prekindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school is named in honor of St. Clair McKelway, a prominent late-19th-century journalist and former editor of the *Brooklyn Daily Eagle*, reflecting a long-standing presence within the local community.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, often complemented by arts and enrichment programming. P.S. 178 places a significant emphasis on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and personal responsibility. By maintaining close partnerships with families and local community organizations, the school strives to ensure that students receive the resources and guidance necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom as they prepare for middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact PS 178 SAINT CLAIR MCKELWAY at (718) 495-7768 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.