P.S. 503 The School of Discovery is a kindergarten through fifth grade elementary school in Sunset Park located on 59th Street between 3rd and 4th Avenues. This elementary school has a student enrollment of 857 and offers a dual language program for English and Spanish, with 25 certified ESL teachers.
This esteemed institution is well-rounded in extracurriculars as well as academics, giving its pupils a wide variety of options in which they can participate. The School of Discovery boasts a chess team that has won national tournaments as well as a cheerleading squad, chorus and many other extracurricular activities run by the school and the local community. The school offers a comprehensive arts program including theater, dance and visual arts.
The campus is quite large, encompassing almost an entire city block, and has access to a significant green space which includes a track, basketball court, volleyball court and well-designed playground. Students can commute to school via the R and N trains at the 59th Street subway station.
P.S. 503: The School of Discovery
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
330 59th St,
Brooklyn, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 20
School Details
Head of School
Principal - Ms. Nina Demos
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
39%
Niche Grade
B-
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
28%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
65
Full Time Teachers
65
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.8%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
28%
State Average
20%
Math
23%
State Average
22%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
842:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Hispanic
72.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
17.6%
White
8.9%
Two or more races
<1%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
7/23/2014
Hello I was a student in this school and i have to say that I had a great time here. The teachers are nice but strict and they helped kids be the best they can. Now I'm not saying this is the best school there is. There are lots of bad kids who bully others and the ICT classes only make the good kid...
9/13/2011
My son loves going to PS 503. He has received good instruction. The staff has been attentive, caring and creative. He has enjoyed attending chess club and other afterschool activities.
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Sunset Park
List Price Range
$383K - $4M
Homes For Sale
56
Average Home Value
$1,001,440
Median Lot Size
1,306 Sq Ft
% Renters
82%
Household Income
$79,124
% of College Grads
22.6%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
908 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
85.2%
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Parks in this Area
Sunset Park
- Basketball
- Dog Park
- Pool
Rainbow Playground
- Basketball
- Playground
Martin Luther Playground
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Pena Herrera Playground
- Basketball
- Playground
John Allen Payne Playground
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
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P.S. 503: The School of Discovery is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Brooklyn, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 20 in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 742 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 28% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 39% are proficient in reading. P.S. 503: The School of Discovery has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,001,440. Discover additional schools in the area, like P.S. 485 High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology, P.S. 371 - Lillian L. Rashkis, Fort Hamilton High School, and more. Learn more about what Brooklyn has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near P.S. 503: The School of Discovery.