Ps 178 Saint Clair Mckelway

Our son is currently in 3K at PS 137, and we couldn’t be happier with our experience. The teachers are incredibly kind and attentive—especially Miss T, who has made such a positive impact in our experience there in 3K. Smallclass sizes are the best environment for kids and doesn’t feel like an overcrowded public school pushing enrollment. The PTA is very active, bringing in enriching programs like pasta making classes / activities to kids in class. The dance teacher, Ms. Davis, is amazing, and our son absolutely loves her class. The plus is, that as an LGBTQ family, we’ve felt genuinely welcomed and supported by the community. We plan on staying there throughout elementary as all the teachers seem fantastic. We couldn’t recommend PS 137 more—it truly feels like Brooklyn’s best kept secret.

I enrolled my child in this school hoping she would receive the extra academic support she needed through special education services. Unfortunately, it took an entire year for her to finally be approved, which was very disappointing. I feel that valuable time was lost while she struggled without the support she needed.From my experience, many of the students seem to be performing below grade-level benchmarks, and I honestly did not see much improvement in my child’s learning during her time at the school.My child was also bullied on multiple occasions. The teachers were not aware of what was happening, and I had to report the incidents several times before they were addressed. As a parent, I expected better supervision and communication regarding my child’s safety.Another issue was that one of my child’s belongings was taken by a teacher, and later I was told they could no longer find it. That was frustrating because no one was able to provide a solution or take responsibility.Overall, I believe this school has the potential to do better. There seem to be too many issues that need improvement, including academic support, student supervision, communication with parents, and accountability. I hope these concerns are taken seriously so future students can have a better experience.

My two children have attended this school since 2021. It is a lovely school with a lovely environment for both students and teachers. The staff is very committed to the growth of the students.

I WOULD LIKE TO SAY AT THIS SCHOOL IT START OFF SO GOOD I DONT KNOW WHAT HAPPEN NOW

You are my son had the best foundation that I could have asked for at this school. I recommended this school very highly. The staff is caring and nurturing. Their heart is in the right place. I want to stand in the mountaintop to tell the whole world how much I appreciate the foundation they gave to my son Bethany.