Bushwick Ascend Lower School

Bushwick Ascend Lower School challenges and encourages children to learn.

Bushwick Ascend Lower School offers plenty of AP and Honors programs.

Your kids will enjoy learning in the inspiring atmosphere of Bushwick Ascend Lower School.

Bushwick Ascend Lower School

Charter Elementary School | Grade K-8

751 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Bushwick Neighborhood

3.0

2.5

789 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Charter School Leader - Ms. Zelda Washington

Student Teacher Ratio
9:1

Math Proficiency
46%

Reading Proficiency
54%

B+

Academics

A+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

54%

Math Proficiency

46%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 9:1 Teachers 84	Full Time Teachers 84
Teachers in First or Second Year 10%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

526:1

Student Diversity

Female 52.8%	Male 47.2%
Economically disadvantaged 92.3%	Hispanic 83.1%
Female 52.8%	Male 47.2%
Limited English proficient 28.3%	Black 13.7%
White 1.5%	Asian or Pacific Islander <1%
Two or more races <1%	Native American <1%

School Rankings

#41 Best Charter MS in New York

#67 Best Charter ES in New York

#76 Best Public MS Teachers in New York

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

4.0 Middle School Student

11/20/2020

i went to this school for 8 years yes we leave later. but we are challenged more then we are in public schools. bc we have more funds we have different extra curricular in the middle school sadly we have no gym we use the cafeteria. the best thing about ascend is if your doing bad they will help you out and reteach the lesson to you. because they care about the individual student first. in the elementary school they give prizes and party every Friday giving us a incentive to be good. and the food is never the same its always different. they prepare us for college and talk about college from kindergartner. they teach at a faster rate then public schools always one step ahead i love this school. also is a very safe school no fights because the teachers stop it right away.

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1.0 teacher

3/12/2026

I interviewed with this school for a teaching position and had a confusing and ultimately frustrating experience with the hiring process. During the process, an interview was scheduled, but later it appeared to have been forgotten by the hiring team, which made communication somewhat disorganized fr...

1.0 parent

7/31/2025

As a parent, I enrolled my child at Bushwick Ascend Lower School with high hopes for academic support, equity, and strong communication. Sadly, our experience was extremely disappointing.Lack of Stability:My child did not have a consistent teacher for much of the school year. Frequent teacher turnov...

1.0 student

6/14/2025

This school is fundamentally unconcerned with the well-being of its students. The staff and principal reflect that. Not only is there an intense amount of bullying, but this behavior is subtly encouraged by the leadership in the school. On top of this, there is a horrendous amount of work and expect...

3.0 student

5/6/2025

school isn't terrible but i don't recommend you bring your kid here, too much drama, bullying, threats, school doesn't take ANYTHING serious. the school gives no consequences and gives too many chances. The work here is way too much, they don't prepare us for high school enough. Unnecessary tests al...

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New York Kings County Brooklyn 11221 Bushwick

Bushwick Ascend Lower School is a charter school for students in grades K-8 located at 751 Knickerbocker Ave in Brooklyn, NY. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 789 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 46% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% are proficient in reading. Bushwick Ascend Lower School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $883,051. Discover additional schools in the area, like Excellence Girls Charter School, MESA Charter High School, Williamsburg Charter High School, and more. Learn more about what Brooklyn has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bushwick Ascend Lower School.

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