The Academy for Collaborative Exploration
District 17 · Brooklyn · Grades 6 to 8 · 17K353
At a glance
- Address
- 443 St. Marks Ave, BROOKLYN, NY 11238
- Subway
- 2, 3 to Eastern Parkway-Brooklyn Museum; 4, 5 to Botanic Gardens; A to Franklin Av; FS to Park Place
- Admissions
- Zone Priority
- Links
- School websiteMySchools page
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Tours and open houses
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Admissions
For fall 2027 entry · from MySchools, checked October 13
Academy for Collaborative Exploration, K353U
Zone Priority — Students who live within a particular school zone are given priority for this program.
Clubs, arts and sports
- Visual & performing arts
- Dance, Step Team, Traditional and Studio Art
- STEM
- Coding, Engineering, Game Design, Lego Robotics, Math Team, Robotics, Science Club, STEM, Technology, Urban Advantage, Video Game Club
- Sports & fitness
- Basketball, Cheerleading, Fitness, Soccer, Yoga, Yoga
- Academics
- Algebra I, Homework Help, Specialized High School Test Preparation, Stock Market, Tutoring
- Clubs & leadership
- Book Club, Chess, Cooking, Debate, Debate, Gardening, Green Team, Leadership, National Junior Honor Society, Peer Mediation, Restorative Circles, Service Learning, Spelling Bee, Student Council, Talent Show, Yearbook
- Programs
- Family Volunteer Opportunities, Field Trips, Free After School Program, Summer Session, Uniform
About the school
At The Academy for Collaborative Exploration, joy is at the center of your learning experience. Being a student means being part of a vibrant, supportive learning community where your voice matters and your curiosity drives your journey. We believe school should spark joy, fuel discovery, and prepare you for a future full of possibilities. Through our innovative PROSE initiative, you ll experience learning that s not one-size-fits-alland it s built around you. You ll have a say in your learning path, working with peers on meaningful, hands-on projects that connect subjects in ways that make sense and make a difference. Our schedule is designed to support real collaboration among teachers and students, so every lesson is engaging, purposeful, and connected to the world around you. With interdisciplinary learning at the core, you ll tackle real-world challenges, ask big questions, and grow into a confident thinker and problem-solver. Learning at M.S. 353 goes far beyond the classroom walls. Through thoughtfully designed trips, students explore cultural institutions, colleges, community organizations, and workspaces that deepen their connection to the world around them. What sets us apart is how deeply we value both student agency and teacher collaboration. Our partnership with New York Edge further extends learning, offering enriching programs that inspire creativity and passion. This is a place where you ll be seen, supported, and challengedand have a dynamic learning experience.
From MySchools.