Is P.S. 298 Dr. Betty Shabazz a good school?

P.S. 298 Dr. Betty Shabazz has an overall score of 68/100 based on academic performance (40%), school climate (30%), and student progress (30%). Students achieve 34% proficiency in ELA and 24% in Math on NYC state assessments.

What grades does P.S. 298 Dr. Betty Shabazz serve?

P.S. 298 Dr. Betty Shabazz serves students in grades K-5 with approximately 350 students enrolled.

How do you apply to P.S. 298 Dr. Betty Shabazz?

P.S. 298 Dr. Betty Shabazz accepts applications through MySchools.nyc during the NYC enrollment window. Most NYC elementary schools are zoned, meaning families in the attendance zone are guaranteed a seat.

What special programs does P.S. 298 Dr. Betty Shabazz offer?

P.S. 298 Dr. Betty Shabazz offers 3-K and Pre-K seats.

Where is P.S. 298 Dr. Betty Shabazz located?

P.S. 298 Dr. Betty Shabazz is located at 85 WATKINS STREET, New York, NY in District 23.

P.S. 298 Dr. Betty Shabazz

P.S. 298 Dr. Betty Shabazz rated 68/100 in Brooklyn, District 23. ELA proficiency: 34%. Math proficiency: 24%. 350 students enrolled in grades K-5. View ratings, test scores, parent reviews, and commute times.

Key statistics

DBN: 23K298
District: 23
Borough: Brooklyn
Grade band: K-5
Enrollment: 350
Overall score: 68/100
ELA proficiency: 34%
Math proficiency: 24%
Address: 85 WATKINS STREET, New York, NY

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What the school community says

2026 NYC School Survey · Separate from academic ratings and neighborhood safety

K–12 survey · 2026

Family experience

P.S. 298 Dr. Betty Shabazz

Feedback reflects respondents, not necessarily all families or staff. Consider participation alongside results.

Responses236

Response rate79%

Published topics12 / 12

A starting point for your school visit

Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher is among the highest published topics (97/100). IEP Service Satisfaction sits lower (84/100). These topics ask different questions: use the pattern to guide a conversation, not to infer a cause or an overall school grade.

Published topic scores (0–100), not an overall school rating. Colors describe score bands, not official quality grades.

Family Satisfaction with Child's Education: 88 / 100
Outreach to Parents: 93 / 100
Parent-Teacher Trust: 94 / 100

All 12 topics and source details

P.S. 298 Dr. Betty Shabazz · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	91	90–100 · Higher end
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	97	90–100 · Higher end
Conflict Resolution	86	70–89 · Middle band
Family Satisfaction with Child's Education	88	70–89 · Middle band
IEP Service Satisfaction	84	70–89 · Middle band
Inclusive Leadership	88	70–89 · Middle band
Outreach to Parents	93	90–100 · Higher end
Parent Involvement in School	88	70–89 · Middle band
Parent-Principal Trust	86	70–89 · Middle band
Parent-Teacher Trust	94	90–100 · Higher end
School Facilities and Services	91	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Relationships	97	90–100 · Higher end

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 23K298

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K–12 survey · 2026

Teaching & leadership

P.S. 298 Dr. Betty Shabazz

Feedback reflects respondents, not necessarily all families or staff. Consider participation alongside results.

Responses25

Response rate81%

Published topics22 / 27

A starting point for your school visit

Guidance is among the highest published topics (100/100). Preventing Bullying sits lower (16/100). These topics ask different questions: use the pattern to guide a conversation, not to infer a cause or an overall school grade.

Published topic scores (0–100), not an overall school rating. Colors describe score bands, not official quality grades.

Instructional Leadership: 94 / 100
Peer Collaboration: 90 / 100
Academic Press: 91 / 100

All 27 topics and source details

P.S. 298 Dr. Betty Shabazz · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Academic Press	91	90–100 · Higher end
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	Not reported	Not reported
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	Not reported	Not reported
Classroom Behavior	48	0–69 · Lower end
Conflict Resolution	88	70–89 · Middle band
Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction	89	70–89 · Middle band
Early Childhood Instruction	Not reported	Not reported
Guidance	100	90–100 · Higher end
Inclusive Learning Environment	96	90–100 · Higher end
Innovation and Collective Responsibility	69	0–69 · Lower end
Instructional Leadership	94	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	92	90–100 · Higher end
Peer Collaboration	90	90–100 · Higher end
Preventing Bullying	16	0–69 · Lower end
Program Coherence	88	70–89 · Middle band
Quality of Professional Development	93	90–100 · Higher end
Quality of Student Discussion	65	0–69 · Lower end
Safety	85	70–89 · Middle band
School Commitment	88	70–89 · Middle band
School Facilities and Services	81	70–89 · Middle band
Social-Emotional	81	70–89 · Middle band
Strong Core Instruction	98	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Relationships	Not reported	Not reported
Teacher Influence	72	70–89 · Middle band
Teacher-Principal Trust	92	90–100 · Higher end
Teacher-Teacher Trust	85	70–89 · Middle band
Two-Way Communication	Not reported	Not reported

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 23K298

Imported: 2026-09-15 · SHA-256: 205cdbbcff8c323f2b07345fea70a4740b58a10d1a0fc2f390b42eea35808a29

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