Original Research by School Decision on Ps 368
PS 368 is a District 75 special education school serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade twelve at a single location in Brooklyn. District 75 is the city's dedicated special education district, operating schools designed for students with significant disabilities across multiple boroughs.
The school enrolls a small population with an enrollment spread fairly evenly across the grade band, including a notable share of students in ungraded programs. An overwhelming share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The student body is predominantly Black and Hispanic, with smaller shares of Asian and white students. Specific data on the prevalence of disabilities, individual education plan percentages, or English learner status was not available, which is common for special education schools serving this population.
State assessment data and graduation rates are not reported for this school, typical for special education entities where students often follow individualized curricula aligned to their IEPs rather than grade-level standards. This means families will need to learn directly from the school what academic pathways, skill-building, and transition planning are available.
The school is located in Williamsburg, a Brooklyn neighborhood experiencing substantial residential growth and development. The area has good walkability and dense public transit access, with subways and bus lines throughout. Housing values in the area are notably high, reflecting Brooklyn's broader growth as a residential destination, and rents have been rising. This housing market context matters for families seeking services in the neighborhood: commuting to school from other parts of the city may be necessary if you do not live in high-cost residential areas near the school.
District 75 has been undergoing significant changes relevant to families. The district adopted the citywide NYC Reads literacy curriculum starting in 2023-24, moving toward science-of-reading and phonics-based instruction, though implementation is flexible to accommodate students' varied needs, including life-skills versus grade-level curricula. The district has also experienced funding pressures; in late 2023 the city proposed steep budget cuts that would have hit extracurriculars, supplies, and paraprofessional staffing, but after public pressure the Education Department reversed course in January 2024 and confirmed no school-based cuts would happen. Families should remain aware of ongoing capacity constraints: while the district has been opening new programs across the city to expand seat availability and reduce commutes, significant seat shortages persist in some boroughs. The district continues to work toward placing students closer to home.
A parent considering PS 368 should speak directly with the school about its curriculum offerings, transition services for high school students, and the specific programs and supports available within their child's grade band and disability category. The school's small size and Brooklyn location are facts to weigh against your own commute and housing situation.
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