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St. Clair McKelway

PS 178K — Ocean Hill, Brooklyn

A inclusive, ambitious public school where every child is empowered to lead in a globally competitive world.

Pre-K through 8th grade — 900+ students strong, united by our I AM GREATNESS values.

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About Our School

Where every child belongs.

Founded in 1954, St. Clair McKelway serves Pre-K through 8th grade with a performance-driven curriculum in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, ELA, Art, and Math). Our culturally responsive community ensures every student develops the critical thinking skills to take action in their neighborhood and beyond.

At McKelway, we live by our I AM GREATNESS core values—integrity, resilience, empathy, and teamwork—creating a safe, inclusive environment where students thrive as future leaders.

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900+
Students
in Pre-K–8
12
Core Values
Guiding Our Community
1:1
Device Access
for Blended Learning
60+
Years of
Academic Excellence

What We Offer

Our Programs

Rigorous academics and enrichment that prepare students for high school and beyond.

STEAM Curriculum

Our standard-driven approach in Science, Technology, Engineering, ELA, Art, and Math ensures students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills for the 21st century.

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Dual-Language & ENL

We offer Spanish language instruction and English as a New Language (ENL) support, fostering bilingualism and cultural appreciation in our diverse community.

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Social-Emotional Learning

Through our I AM GREATNESS values, students build resilience, empathy, and self-control—key skills for academic success and personal growth.

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Upcoming Events

School events, PTA meetings, and important dates — all in one place.

A live events calendar, right here.

Your Google Calendar syncs straight into the site — tours, PTA meetings, and key dates update automatically, no re-typing. We wire this up when you come aboard.

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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.