The SEEALL Academy

The SEEALL Academy (20K180) is a public school in District 20, Borough Park, Brooklyn, serving grades pre-K, K–8. In 2026, 61% of tested students were proficient in reading and 73% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 829 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 19.2 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: pre-K, K–8
  • Neighborhood: Borough Park
  • Zoned

Locations (1)

The SEEALL Academy
5601 16 Avenue
Brooklyn, Borough Park

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 reading proficiency is 61%, higher than most NYC elementary schools, including those with similar economic need; down 5 points from 2025.

Also worth knowing: In 2026, students in special education scored 27% in reading (100 tested), compared with 61% schoolwide.

What the numbers say

  • Enrollment (2025–26) is 829, larger than most NYC elementary schools.
  • 2026 math proficiency is 73%, higher than most NYC elementary schools with similar economic need. Math is up 6 points since 2023, while citywide math rose 6 points.

What its own parents say

98%

of parents trust the principal

96%

trust their child's teachers

94%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 48% of families answered — treat as a partial picture.

Test scores in context

Student progress (2024–25)

DOE School Quality Report

Students here gain about as much as at other schools serving similar students

Impact score: 0.52 · 54th percentile

The DOE compares results with those of students with similar starting points and backgrounds.

View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot

Reading

61%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

635 students tested

Level 115%
Level 223%
Level 328%
Level 433%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education27%

100 students tested

General education students68%

535 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 343%
Grade 453%
Grade 544%
Grade 663%
Grade 770%
Grade 869%

Mathematics

73%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

634 students tested

Level 111%
Level 216%
Level 329%
Level 444%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education35%

98 students tested

General education students80%

536 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 368%
Grade 462%
Grade 554%
Grade 673%
Grade 775%
Grade 886%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school61%
District 2059%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school73%
District 2071%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests62%61%60%73%2018201920222023202420252026
ReadingMath

New York changed its grades 3–8 tests in 2023. Compare years from 2023 onward with each other, not with earlier years.

Citywide reading scores fell sharply in 2026; NYC Public Schools is reviewing the results. Source: NYC Public Schools

View the data behind this chart
YearReadingMath
201862%60%
201961%61%
202262%52%
202364%67%
202458%68%
202567%73%
202661%73%

Proficiency means scoring at Level 3 or above. Test scores are one measure of a school, not the whole experience.

How it ranks nearby

Reading · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 85%0.8 mi away

  2. The Seeall Academy (this school)61%

    Economic need index: 87%

  3. Economic need index: 87%0.7 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 84%0.4 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 83%0.5 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 75%0.8 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 89%0.5 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 88%0.7 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 85%0.8 mi away

  2. The Seeall Academy (this school)73%

    Economic need index: 87%

  3. Economic need index: 84%0.4 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 75%0.8 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 83%0.5 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 88%0.7 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 89%0.5 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 87%0.7 mi away

The Seeall Academy vs P.S. 048 Mapleton

MeasureThe Seeall AcademyP.S. 048 Mapleton
2026 reading proficient61% (-5 points vs 2025)53% (-8 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient73% (0 points vs 2025)68% (+15 points vs 2025)
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)19.218.3
Enrollment (2025–26)829459
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)13.110.1
Family satisfaction (2026)94%95%
Principal trust (2026)98%98%
Teacher trust (2026)96%97%
Leadership (2026)96%96%
Distance between schools0.4 mi

The Seeall Academy has higher reading proficiency than P.S. 048 Mapleton (61% vs 53%) and higher math proficiency (73% vs 68%).

Student body

Enrollment

829 students

pre-K, K–8 · down 183 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Class size

19.2

children in the average K–5 class; about 13.1 students per teacher (2025–26)

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

20%

was 21% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

89% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 87% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

18%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 21% White, 36% Hispanic, 41% Asian, 1% Black, 1% multiracial, 50% female, 50% male.

Economic need index: 87% — 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
96%
Disability support services
97%
Outreach
94%
Facilities
91%
Parent involvement
90%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. Check the attendance zone shown above; zones can change and do not guarantee a seat.

Address

5601 16 AVENUE

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.
  • Averages hide gaps. In 2026, students in special education here scored 27% in reading (100 tested), compared with 61% schoolwide. If that's your family, ask how the school will support your child.
  • This school serves elementary and middle grades, so its scores blend both. Compare it with K–5 schools carefully.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply?

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools.

Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, Preschool
  • Location: Borough Park, Brooklyn
  • Address: 5601 16 Avenue