P.s. 373 Brooklyn Transition Center

185 Ellery St
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(School attendance zone shown in map)
P.s. 373 Brooklyn Transition Center serves 433 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

P.s. 373 Brooklyn Transition Center's student population of 433 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
433 students
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning to work, Working to learn

School Rankings

The diversity score of P.s. 373 Brooklyn Transition Center is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
33%
31%
Black
55%
15%
White
5%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend P.s. 373 Brooklyn Transition Center?
433 students attend P.s. 373 Brooklyn Transition Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of P.s. 373 Brooklyn Transition Center students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 373 Brooklyn Transition Center?
P.s. 373 Brooklyn Transition Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 373 Brooklyn Transition Center offer ?
P.s. 373 Brooklyn Transition Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 373 Brooklyn Transition Center part of?
P.s. 373 Brooklyn Transition Center is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 373 Brooklyn Transition Center located?
P.s. 373 Brooklyn Transition Center is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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