HOURS:
Mon – Thur: 7:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m | Fri: 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Join us and be a part of a community that nurtures a love for learning and paves the way for a bright future!
At Achievement First Crown Heights Elementary School, we are committed to nurturing your child's academic, social, and emotional growth in a joyful environment. Our dedicated team fosters curiosity and creativity, ensuring each child thrives and feels excited to learn. We invite you to explore Our Programs and discover the difference joy makes!
Mallory Bodhuin
Principal at Achievement First Crown Heights
We believe in a whole-child approach to education—
blending strong academics with enriching extracurricular
activities.
Located just outside the vibrant Crown Heights neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY, our public charter school serves students from kindergarten through 4th grade. Our dedicated and passionate teachers are committed to laying the foundation for lifelong learning and success. We are proud to offer a non-profit charter school option for families across Brooklyn, ensuring every child has access to quality education.
ACHIEVEMENT FIRST CROWN HEIGHTS
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
790 East New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Phone: 347-471-2580
Fax: 718-504-4742
Entrance on 709 Maple St, Brooklyn, NY 11203 The school is near the 3/4 train (Utica Ave), and the B12, B46, and B17 buses. Bus
Transportation is provided to all students through the DOE Department of Transportation, which covers 0.5 miles to 5 miles. Families may also utilize a paid van service or request MetroCards to be used on weekdays before and after school.
K-4
Grades
14:1
Student:Teacher
300+
Students
10,000+
Alums
We ensure every student thrives academically, socially, and emotionally through clear expectations and consistent, high-quality instruction at every grade level. Our Programs combine rigorous academics, strong teaching, inclusive support, and social-emotional learning.
Homework help and literacy sessions
Hands-on coding and science experiments
Music, theater, painting, and dance
Leadership games, teamwork challenges, and peer mentoring
Monday – Thursday: 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Friday: 12:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Meet our diverse team of talented professionals, united by their dedication to excellence and relentless pursuit of success.
Real stories of impact from our engaged parent community
“My kids feel cared for, and that's what makes me bring my girls back.”
Ms. Diana Bazile, Parent
"It's the first school my triplets have attended in the US, and I love all the staff. The staff at CHES are exceptional. The teachers are very caring, and this is evident when they interact with my children. My kids feel cared for, and that's what makes me bring my girls back every day. They are graduating this year, and I'll miss the staff dearly."
Ms. Nicholson
Parent
"I love how many activities the school offers. My kids love the spirit days and look forward to them. The teachers are very friendly and want my children to do well."
Ms. Mitchell
Parent
"I love this school because I am seeing results in my child. His reading has improved so much over the last few months. I also love how much structure he has in 1st grade."
Ms. Stiell
Parent
"The professionalism the staff shows is truly amazing. I can't thank them enough for providing a loving environment for my son."
Mr. Wallace
Parent
"The teachers are very interactive and have great communication. I know what progress my child is making. I love the focus on reading and the book reports he has to do. I am very happy with this school."
Ms. Bernard
Parent
"The teachers are very interactive and have great communication. I know what progress my child is making. I love the focus on reading and the book reports he has to do. I am very happy with this school."
Ms. Bernard
Parent
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We're here to help you achieve your child's educational goals, overcome challenges and make every step smoother along the way.
