City officials announced Monday that seven new public schools will soon open across New York City — including two in Brooklyn — expanding classroom space and boosting support for students with learning disabilities.
Mayor Eric Adams and Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos announced the news on May 5. They said the schools will open across the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island in time for the 2025-2026 school year.
The schools will help provide more access to technical education, provide programs for children with print-based learning disabilities and increase seating in neighborhoods with overcrowded schools.
“We know it takes a city to raise a child, and our administration understands that investing in our children’s education is investing in the future of our city,” Adams said. “As the mayor of the largest school district in the nation, I’m committed to ensuring every young person has the opportunity to reach their full potential, no matter where they live.”
Brooklyn will see two new schools — the Central Brooklyn Literacy Academy and the Middle School of Innovation.
Central Brooklyn Literacy Academy will build on the success of the South Bronx Literacy Academy, officials said, serving students who have demonstrated challenges in learning to read and may be at risk for dyslexia and language-based learning difficulties. This school will serve grades 2-8 and will be in District 17 in Central Brooklyn.
Middle School of Innovation will provide an education that integrates science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics to foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. By leveraging digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and assistive tools, this school will personalize learning to meet the diverse needs of students. Middle School of Innovation will be located in District 21 in South Brooklyn and will serve grades 6-8.
District 17 — which includes Prospect Heights, East Flatbush and Crown Heights — has faced significant overcrowding in recent years, while in District 21, covering Coney Island, Brighton Beach and parts of New Utrecht and Bensonhurst, several schools have struggled to meet rising demand amid aging infrastructure.
Collectively, the schools add nearly 4,000 new seats to classrooms in the boroughs. They range from elementary to high school and will be open by September.
“Each of these schools embodies an innovative model tailored to meet the unique needs of our diverse communities and to equip students with skills for an evolving future,” Aviles-Ramos said. “By focusing on flexibility, engagement, and inclusivity, these schools will be designed to foster a learning environment where every child can thrive.
A version of this story first appeared on Brooklyn Paper’s sister site AMNY
