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What Makes the Crown Heights so Special?

Crown Heights, a neighborhood nestled in the heart of Brooklyn, is a place where history and modernity, tradition and innovation, community and individuality all intertwine to create a uniquely vibrant tapestry of urban life. As someone deeply enamored with this neighborhood, I've found that Crown Heights offers an experience unlike any other, marked by its rich cultural diversity, stunning architectural beauty, and proximity to some of the borough's most cherished green spaces and cultural institutions.

The first thing that strikes you about Crown Heights is its dynamic and multicultural community. Walking through the streets, you're greeted by a kaleidoscope of cultures, each contributing to the neighborhood's distinctive identity. From the spirited rhythms of the Afro-Caribbean community to the solemn traditions of the Hasidic Jewish population, Crown Heights is a place where diverse worlds coexist and flourish. This cultural melting pot is reflected in the neighborhood's culinary scene, where you can savor flavors from around the globe, attend community events that celebrate this diversity, and appreciate the variety of religious institutions dotting the landscape. The influx of young professionals and artists adds another layer to this rich cultural tapestry, infusing the area with a fresh, creative spirit.

The architectural variety in Crown Heights is another aspect that captures the imagination. The neighborhood is renowned for its historic brownstones, limestones, and brick rowhouses, particularly in its northern sections. These architectural gems, with their elegant facades and ornate details, lend a timeless charm to the streetscapes, making every stroll a journey through history. But Crown Heights doesn't just dwell in the past; alongside these historic beauties, you'll find a mix of pre-war apartment buildings and modern developments, showcasing the neighborhood's ability to honor its heritage while embracing the future.

Perhaps one of the most compelling reasons to love Crown Heights is its proximity to some of Brooklyn's most significant cultural institutions and green spaces. Living here means having the Brooklyn Museum, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and the Brooklyn Children's Museum as your neighbors, offering endless opportunities for exploration and inspiration. The eastern edge of Prospect Park, a verdant oasis in the midst of the urban hustle, offers a serene escape where you can reconnect with nature, engage in leisure activities, or simply enjoy the beauty of the changing seasons.

Crown Heights is more than just a neighborhood; it's a community where every corner holds a story, every face tells of a journey, and every day brings new opportunities to engage with the vibrant lifeblood of Brooklyn. Its blend of cultural diversity, architectural beauty, and access to cultural and natural attractions make it not only a place to live but a place to thrive. For me, Crown Heights is a constant source of inspiration, a neighborhood that continually surprises and delights, inviting all who live here or visit to become part of its ongoing story.

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Success Academy Charter School-Crown Heights 646-790-2129 Public KG-8
Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights 646-790-2121 Public KG-8
Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School 718-604-6910 Public 6-8
Achievement First Brownsville Charter School 347-471-2600 Public KG-12
Success Academy Charter School-Crown Heights 646-790-2129 Public KG-8
Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights 646-790-2121 Public KG-8
P.S. 316 Elijah Stroud School 718-638-4043 Public KG-6
Dr. Jacqueline Peek-Davis School 718-953-4569 Public PK-5
P.S. 289 George V. Brower School 718-493-3824 Public PK-5
P.S. 161 The Crown School 718-756-3100 Public KG-5
P.S. 241 Emma L. Johnston School 718-636-4725 Public KG-5
P.S. 191 Paul Robeson School 718-756-1206 Public KG-5
P.S. 221 Toussaint L'Ouverture School 718-756-0122 Public KG-5
P.S. 138 Brooklyn 718-467-0800 Public PK-8
Explore Exceed Charter School 718-989-6702 Public KG-8
P.S. 375 Jackie Robinson School 718-693-6655 Public KG-5
Explore Empower Charter School 718-771-2090 Public KG-8
Achievement First Brownsville Charter School 347-471-2600 Public KG-12
New Bridges Elementary School 718-363-8200 Public PK-5
Kipp Always Mentally Prepared Charter School 718-943-3710 Public KG-9
Middle School 394 718-756-3164 Public PK-8
PS 178 Saint Clair Mckelway 718-495-7768 Public PK-8
Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School 718-230-0851 Public KG-5
P.S. 243K The Weeksville School 718-604-6909 Public PK-5
P.S. 335 Granville T. Woods School 718-493-7736 Public KG-5
Lubavitcher Yeshiva 718-774-4131 Private PK-8
Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim 718-774-4131 Private PK-8
St Mark's Day School 718-756-6602 Private PK-8
Macademy 718-221-5566 Private PK-8
Epiphany Lutheran Elementary School 718-773-7200 Private PK-8
Little Angel Daycare Center #3 718-469-0229 Private PK-KG
Gan Academy 718-676-8088 Private PK-3
Arista Preparatory Academy 718-756-5550 Private KG-2
Success Academy Charter School-Crown Heights 646-790-2129 Public KG-8
Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights 646-790-2121 Public KG-8
P.S. 316 Elijah Stroud School 718-638-4043 Public KG-6
Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School 718-604-6910 Public 6-8
P.S. 161 The Crown School 718-756-3100 Public KG-5
Ebbets Field Middle School 718-941-5097 Public 6-8
P.S. 241 Emma L. Johnston School 718-636-4725 Public KG-5
P.S. 289 George V. Brower School 718-493-3824 Public PK-5
P.S. 191 Paul Robeson School 718-756-1206 Public KG-5
Dr. Jacqueline Peek-Davis School 718-953-4569 Public PK-5
P.S. 138 Brooklyn 718-467-0800 Public PK-8
P.S. 375 Jackie Robinson School 718-693-6655 Public KG-5
Elijah Stroud Middle School 718-638-3067 Public 6-8
Explore Exceed Charter School 718-989-6702 Public KG-8
Explore Empower Charter School 718-771-2090 Public KG-8
Ronald Edmonds Learning Center II 718-467-0306 Public 6-8
Achievement First Brownsville Charter School 347-471-2600 Public KG-12
New Bridges Elementary School 718-363-8200 Public PK-5
P.S. 221 Toussaint L'Ouverture School 718-756-0122 Public KG-5
The School of Integrated Learning 718-774-0362 Public 6-8
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School 718-703-5400 Public 6-12
Kipp Always Mentally Prepared Charter School 718-943-3710 Public KG-9
Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School 718-230-0851 Public KG-5
PS 178 Saint Clair Mckelway 718-495-7768 Public PK-8
Middle School 394 718-756-3164 Public PK-8
Brooklyn Green School (The) 929-397-3340 Public 6-8
P.S. 243K The Weeksville School 718-604-6909 Public PK-5
P.S. 335 Granville T. Woods School 718-493-7736 Public KG-5
Macademy 718-221-5566 Private PK-8
Epiphany Lutheran Elementary School 718-773-7200 Private PK-8
Gan Academy 718-676-8088 Private PK-3
Middle School for Academic and Social Excellence Telephone N/A Public 6-8
Lubavitcher Yeshiva 718-774-4131 Private PK-8
Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim 718-774-4131 Private PK-8
Arista Preparatory Academy 718-756-5550 Private KG-2
St Mark's Day School 718-756-6602 Private PK-8
Chabad Girls Academy 973-472-7966 Private 5-8
Success Academy Charter School-Crown Heights 646-790-2129 Public KG-8
Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights 646-790-2121 Public KG-8
Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School 718-604-6910 Public 6-8
Ebbets Field Middle School 718-941-5097 Public 6-8
Elijah Stroud Middle School 718-638-3067 Public 6-8
Explore Exceed Charter School 718-989-6702 Public KG-8
Achievement First Brownsville Charter School 347-471-2600 Public KG-12
Ronald Edmonds Learning Center II 718-467-0306 Public 6-8
Explore Empower Charter School 718-771-2090 Public KG-8
P.S. 138 Brooklyn 718-467-0800 Public PK-8
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School 718-703-5400 Public 6-12
Kipp Always Mentally Prepared Charter School 718-943-3710 Public KG-9
The School of Integrated Learning 718-774-0362 Public 6-8
Middle School 394 718-756-3164 Public PK-8
PS 178 Saint Clair Mckelway 718-495-7768 Public PK-8
Brooklyn Green School (The) 929-397-3340 Public 6-8
St Mark's Day School 718-756-6602 Private PK-8
Lubavitcher Yeshiva 718-774-4131 Private PK-8
Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim 718-774-4131 Private PK-8
Bnos Chomesh 718-708-7078 Private 8-12
Middle School for Academic and Social Excellence Telephone N/A Public 6-8
Epiphany Lutheran Elementary School 718-773-7200 Private PK-8
Macademy 718-221-5566 Private PK-8
Chabad Girls Academy 973-472-7966 Private 5-8
Achievement First Brownsville Charter School 347-471-2600 Public KG-12
Kipp Always Mentally Prepared Charter School 718-943-3710 Public KG-9
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School 718-703-5400 Public 6-12
Brooklyn School for Music & Theater 718-230-6250 Public 9-12
High School for Global Citizenship (The) 718-230-6300 Public 9-12
Clara Barton High School 718-636-4900 Public 9-12
Academy for Health Careers 718-773-0128 Public 9-12
Brooklyn Academy of Science and the Environment 718-230-6363 Public 9-12
Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School 718-922-1145 Public 9-12
International High School at Prospect Heights 718-230-6333 Public 9-12
Bnos Chomesh 718-708-7078 Private 8-12
Beth Rivka High School 718-735-0400 Private 9-12
Aspirations Diploma Plus High School 718-773-7765 Public 9-12
Gotham Professional Arts Academy 718-230-7270 Public 9-12
Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-Tech) 718-221-1593 Public 9-12
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