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Est. 1839

Weeksville School

PS 243K — Weeksville, Brooklyn

A historic, inclusive elementary school where every child’s story begins with pride and purpose.

Serving 3K–5th Grade with small classes, integrated co-teaching, and a legacy of community leadership.

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About Our School

Where every child belongs.

Founded in 1839 as one of Brooklyn’s first schools for Black students, The Weeksville School now serves 3K–5th Grade with a commitment to academic excellence and social-emotional growth. Our small class sizes and integrated co-teaching model ensure every scholar thrives.

We honor our ancestors by fostering a community where cultural pride and continuous learning go hand in hand. From enrichment programs to in-house services, we support the whole child—because education is liberation.

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191
Students
in our care
89%
Daily Attendance
3K–5
Grades Served
1839
Year Founded

What We Offer

Our Programs

Rigorous academics and enrichment that celebrate Weeksville’s legacy.

Literacy & Language Arts

Our phonics-based reading program builds fluency and critical thinking, empowering scholars to become confident, skilled readers.

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Math Excellence

With Envisions and i-Ready, we use data-driven instruction to engage students in hands-on math learning tailored to their needs.

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Science & Discovery

Amplify Science blends investigations, literacy, and digital tools to spark curiosity and help students think like scientists.

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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.