Overview

PS 221 Toussaint L'Ouverture is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. It is one of 23 elementary schools in New York City Geographic District #17.
This school supports strong academic outcomes for all students. Learn more.

School Rating

PS 221 Toussaint L'Ouverture is performing average compared to public and charter schools in New York with the same grade levels.
6/10
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About the School

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Neighborhood

791 Empire Boulevard
Brooklyn, NY 11213
School leader: Ms Florentine Ulysse
(718) 756-0122
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