New American Academy
PS 770 — Crown Heights, Brooklyn
A innovative, child-centered public elementary school where team teaching and looping create deep relationships and joyful learning.
Pre-K–5th Grade • 600 students • A community where every child is known and valued.
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About Our School
Where every child belongs.
Founded in 2010, P.S. 770 The New American Academy serves Pre-K through 5th grade in Brooklyn’s Crown Heights neighborhood. Our open-classroom model and team-teaching approach ensure every student receives personalized attention and builds lasting relationships with their teachers and peers.
Rooted in our core HEARTS values—Humility, Empowerment, Aspiration, Responsibility, Teamwork, and Scholarship—we foster a community where diverse learners thrive, grow, and make a positive impact.
in our community
grade team
with the same teachers
teacher collaboration
What We Offer
Our Programs
A curriculum designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning.
Team Teaching & Looping
Students stay with the same team of 3–4 teachers for 2–3 years, building strong relationships and deep understanding of each child’s strengths and needs.
Explore AcademicsSocial-Emotional Learning
Through RULER and Love and Logic, we nurture emotional intelligence, resilience, and a positive school culture where every child feels safe and supported.
Learn MoreInterdisciplinary Units
Students engage in hands-on, inquiry-based learning across science, social studies, and the arts, culminating in curriculum celebrations where families join as learners.
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