Joanne Seminara School of Law and Medicine

Joanne Seminara School of Law and Medicine (20K413) is a public school in District 20, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, serving grades K–1. Enrollment was 62 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 15.5 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: K–1
  • Neighborhood: Bay Ridge
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Locations (1)

Joanne Seminara School of Law and Medicine
280 Senator St, Brooklyn, NY 11220, USA
Brooklyn, Bay Ridge

School Quality

The one thing to remember

Enrollment (2025–26) is 62, smaller than most elementary schools in the district and citywide.

Also worth knowing: Average class size (2025–26) is 15.5, smaller than most elementary schools in the district and citywide.

What its own parents say

88%

of parents trust the principal

91%

trust their child's teachers

90%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 97% of families answered.

Joanne Seminara School of Law and Medicine vs P.S. 102 The Bayview

MeasureJoanne Seminara School of Law and MedicineP.S. 102 The Bayview
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)15.522.5
Enrollment (2025–26)621013
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)10.412.3
Family satisfaction (2026)90%94%
Principal trust (2026)88%96%
Teacher trust (2026)91%97%
Leadership (2026)90%95%
Distance between schools0.2 mi

Joanne Seminara School of Law and Medicine has lower trust in principal (2026) than P.S. 102 The Bayview (88% vs 96%) and lower trust in teachers (2026) (91% vs 97%).

Student body

Enrollment

62 students

K–1

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Class size

15.5

children in the average K–5 class; about 10.4 students per teacher (2025–26)

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

48%

was 30% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

71% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 72% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

11%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 52% White, 33% Hispanic, 15% Asian, 0% Black, 0% multiracial, 52% female, 48% male.

Economic need index: 72% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
90%
Disability support services
81%
Outreach
90%
Facilities
88%
Parent involvement
97%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

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Admissions

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Address

280 Senator St, Brooklyn, NY 11220, USA

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Kindergarten, Elementary School
  • Location: Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
  • Address: 280 Senator St, Brooklyn, NY 11220, USA