Brooklyn Dreams Charter School

Brooklyn Dreams Charter School

Charter Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8
259 Parkville Ave,  Brooklyn, NY
5.0
2.1
673 Students
B-
Niche Grade
Founded in 2010, Brooklyn Dreams Charter School is a free public institution that serves kindergarten to eighth grade, with approximately 600 students under current enrollment. The school is located on Parkville Avenue, between Ocean Parkway and Coney Island Avenue, and emphasizes teaching morals, decision making and collaborative work. Performance in algebra and English currently rank on par or above when compared statewide. With the student-teacher ratio at 15-1, instructors can more effectively allocate their time, ensuring each student is set up for success. Likewise, its EXCEL-ERATE program, an advanced learning curriculum, helps encourage students to thrive academically. Students also have access to various after-school clubs that involve coding, theater, art, music and more. Though Brooklyn Dreams is a public institution, it operates independently from other New York City public schools, which means rules and regulations may differ.

School Details

Head of School
Omar Thomas
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
46%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
25%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
22%
State Average
20%
Math
25%
State Average
22%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
674:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Black
62%
Hispanic
19.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.2%
White
4.7%
Native American
1.3%
Two or more races
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 NicheUser
10/19/2021
Nice school environment. The staff really cares about the students.The students have many opportunities for success if they try.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.1 41 Reviews
1.0 other
7/31/2025
My daughter hasn’t been herself since she got to 4th grade. She used to love going to school, now it’s a struggle to get her out of the house. My son was supposed to services and is not. I would not recommend this school.
1.0 student
6/1/2024
The teachers are always talking to the students in a very mean way saying how they will be nothing in life and will be a failure I just can’t explain all the things they do.Its a horrible school, I was always a good student but when I transferred here, Idk what happened, They don’t even teach good ,...
3.0 other
12/31/2023
Keep in mind that most people who write these reviews are unhappy withe the school in the first place. The school really does its best. The teachers are nice enough. The teachers do really care about the students. It's just a bit of a broken system and student behavior since the pandemic has gone do...
1.0 parent
5/26/2023
Yeah just don't come to this school. Too much goes on.

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Brooklyn Dreams Charter School is a charter school for students in grades K-8 located at 259 Parkville Ave in Brooklyn, NY. The school has a total enrollment of 673 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% are proficient in reading. Brooklyn Dreams Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $743,198. Discover additional schools in the area, like Brooklyn Prospect High School, Urban Dove Team Charter School, New Visions Aim Charter High School I., and more. Learn more about what Brooklyn has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Brooklyn Dreams Charter School.

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