Beacon School of Excellence
PS 172 — Sunset Park, Brooklyn
A inclusive, innovative elementary school where every child discovers their strengths through hands-on STEAM learning and a vibrant community.
Pre-K to 5th Grade • 650 students • A place where families and educators grow together.
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About Our School
Where every child belongs.
Founded in 1903, P.S. 172 Beacon School of Excellence serves Pre-K through 5th grade in the heart of Sunset Park. Our signature STEAM Saturday and partnerships with NYU, CUNY, and the Child Mind Institute ensure every student receives personalized, joyful learning that builds confidence and curiosity.
We celebrate diversity through Respect for All Week, monthly cultural assemblies, and a warm, family-centered community where every voice is heard and every child is seen.
in Pre-K–5
Partnerships
Saturday Events
Excellence
What We Offer
Our Programs
Hands-on learning that sparks curiosity and builds lifelong skills.
STEAM & Maker Learning
From annual STEAM Saturdays to after-school Splat Lab, students explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through hands-on experiments, coding, and creative problem-solving.
Explore STEAMLiteracy & Wellness
Our 14-week Child Mind Institute reading intervention and NYU mental health clinic ensure every child receives the academic and emotional support they need to thrive.
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Through Inside Broadway residencies, My Plate musicals, and cultural assemblies, students develop creativity, confidence, and a deep appreciation for the arts and their community.
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Upcoming Events
School events, PTA meetings, and important dates — all in one place.
A live events calendar, right here.
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children's future.
Your donation funds arts programs, teaching assistants, and school trips. Every dollar makes a difference for our students.