Achievement First
Crown Heights
Elementary School

790 East New York Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203

Transportation

Entrance on 709 Maple St, Brooklyn, NY, 11203

Our school is near the 3/4 train (Utica Ave.) and the B12, B46, and B17 buses.

Bus transportation is provided to all students from .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.

Phone

347-471-2580

Fax

718-504-4742


Opened: August 2005
Grades: K-4
Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. Monday -Thursday ; 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Friday
Enrichment: Art, Dance, Physical Education

Afterschool: Monday – Friday

  • 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday
  • 12:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Friday

Parent Portal

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About Achievement First Crown Heights Elementary School

Welcome to Achievement First Crown Heights Elementary!

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. We offer free Afterschool programs (Academic/Homework Support, Chess, Coding, Drama, Music, Theatre, Podcasting, etc.) for most families, available Monday through Friday each week.

Join us and be a part of a community that nurtures a love for learning and paves the way for a bright future!

School Leader

  • Mallory Bodhuin

    Mallory Bodhuin

    Mallory Bodhuin is the principal at Achievement First Crown Heights Elementary School, bringing 17 years of experience in education. She spent a decade as a classroom teacher, earning recognition as a master teacher. During this time, she authored the 3rd-grade math curriculum for the network and consistently achieved exceptional academic results, with 99% of her students scoring proficient or advanced on the New York State Exam.

    Over the past five years, Mallory has served as a leader across multiple AF Schools. As an Academic Dean and Dean of School Culture, she guided 2nd through 4th-grade teachers in math and science while fostering a positive student culture. She successfully completed the principal-in-residence program in 2022 and now proudly serves as the Principal of Achievement First Crown Heights Elementary School. Before joining AF Crown Heights Elementary School, Mallory served as the Principal at Achievement First Endeavor Elementary School.

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