P.S. 181 Brooklyn
District 17 · Brooklyn · Grades K to 8 · 17K181
At a glance
- Address
- 1023 NEW YORK AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NY 11203
- Subway
- 2, 5 to Church Av
- Admissions
- Zone Priority
- Links
- School websiteMySchools page
Details last checked against MySchools on October 15, 2026. Report a problem · Add a tour we missed
Tours and open houses
No dates are posted, but the school says how to visit:
“Schedule a visit to see our facilities and meet our staff”
From the school's website · checked Oct 13 · Confirm with the school before you go
Admissions
For fall 2027 entry · from MySchools, checked October 15
P.S. 181 (K181U), K181U
Zone Priority — Students who live within a particular school zone are given priority for this program.
Clubs, arts and sports
- Music
- Band, Chorus, Exploring Music
- Visual & performing arts
- Art, Dance, Drama, General Visual Arts, Musical Theater, Photography, Step Team, Theater
- STEM
- Robotics, STEM
- Academics
- Algebra I, Middle School Algebra ACC, Saturday Academy, Tutoring
- Clubs & leadership
- Chess, School Newspaper, Student Council
- Programs
- Extended Day, Free After School Program, Summer Session, Uniform
About the school
Our mission is to effectively prepare students for the 21st century and align their academic experience with real-world demands. Through educational experiences, students can become lifelong learners and obtain the skills for college and career readiness. All stakeholders of the John Steptoe School are dedicated to achieving high standards of academic excellence for our students. To obtain this goal, we promote excellence through high standards of teaching, positive academic behavior, and social and emotional support. To further assist in this endeavor, we provide our students with a safe, supportive, and highly structured learning environment.
From MySchools.