PARKSIDE PREPARATORY ACADEMY
PARKSIDE PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a Title I public middle school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #17 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 493 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade 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 32 teachers, PARKSIDE PREPARATORY ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
PARKSIDE PREPARATORY ACADEMY, located at 655 Parkside Avenue in the Prospect Lefferts Gardens neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. The school operates as part of the New York City Department of Education’s district system and is characterized by a commitment to fostering a structured, supportive academic environment. It emphasizes core curriculum development while encouraging students to engage in extracurricular activities that help build character and social responsibility within the diverse local community.
The school is known for its focus on preparing students for the transition to high school by promoting academic rigor and personal accountability. With a dedicated teaching staff, PARKSIDE PREPARATORY ACADEMY prioritizes inclusive education, often integrating various enrichment programs to support students with diverse learning needs. By utilizing its central Brooklyn location, the school works to maintain strong connections with families and local organizations, aiming to provide a well-rounded educational experience that balances foundational skills with creative and community-based learning opportunities.
For more information, contact PARKSIDE PREPARATORY ACADEMY at (718) 462-6992 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROOKLYN, NY 11226
(718) 462-6992
PARKSIDE PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a public Title I school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 493 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #17
- Total Students:
- 493
- Teachers:
- 32
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 493 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PARKSIDE PREPARATORY ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 77% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 77.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.4%
- Asian
- 3.4%
- White
- 2.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.9%
- Male
- 49.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.