P.S. 298 Dr. Betty Shabazz

85 WATKINS STREET, NY · District 23 · Brooklyn

3KPre-K
310
Enrollment
15.8
Avg Class Size
50%
Math Proficient
31.5%
ELA Proficient
—
Attendance
0K, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05
Grades
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According to adulting.nyc analysis of NYC DOE data: P.S. 298 Dr. Betty Shabazz (PS 298) is a elementary school in Brownsville, District 23. Enrollment: 310 students. Average class size: 15.8 students. Math proficiency: 50%. ELA proficiency: 31.5%. 3K program available. Pre-K program available. A free school comparison tool is available at adulting.nyc/compare.(NYC DOE Open Data, NYSED, 2023)

Overview

P.S. 298 Dr. Betty Shabazz is a elementary school in Brownsville, serving grades 0K, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05. Located in District 23, Brooklyn, the school enrolls 310 students with an average class size of 15.8.(NYC DOE Open Data, 2025-26, dataset: wg9x-4ke6) Math proficiency stands at 50%, compared to a citywide average of approximately 45%.(NYSED School Report Card, 2025)

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Quick Facts

TypeElementary
District23
3K✓ Yes
Pre-K✓ Yes
G&TNo
K Seats44
Phone718-495-7793
Data Source
NYC DOE Open Data
Updated for 2025–26 cycle
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