PS 295 is located at the intersection of South Slope, Greenwood Heights, and Sunset Park neighborhoods, nestled on quiet residential streets next to the popular local playground, Slope Park, steps from Green Wood Cemetery, and a short stroll from Prospect Park.

School History

Since 1903, our turn-of-the-century brick school building has served the diverse communities of South Brooklyn, originally called Public School 146.

PS 295 was founded in 1996 with a parent-driven emphasis on visual arts, theater, dance, music, writing, culture, and inclusive special education for local elementary students in small classroom settings.

Starting in 1998, our school co-located with MS 443: New Voices, The School of Academic and Creative Arts, who shares the common spaces (gym, lunchroom, theater, outdoor spaces) and primarily operates in classrooms on the top two floors for middle school students in grades 6–8.

  • 18th Street Courtyard

  • Main Lobby

  • Cafeteria

  • Stairwell

  • Bulletin Board

  • Classroom Hallway

  • Class Projects

In the Classroom

All of our classrooms are designed to provide spacious, light-filled, and engaging learning environments. Thanks to a grant awarded in 2025 (part of NYC’s Class Size Reduction Plan), PS 295 classes do not exceed 20 students. Under this new policy, each of our classrooms has a maximum of:

  • 15 students in 3-K

  • 18 students in Pre-K

  • 25 students in Kindergarten

  • 32 students in Grades 1–5

Our 3-K and Pre-K classes include one teacher and one paraprofessional. Every grade K–5 has an Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) class with one General Education (GE) teacher and one Special Education (SE) teacher. The expected classroom setup by grade level varies each school year. You can inquire for more details.