At a Glance
A Bay Ridge Private School Where Small Classes Meet Comprehensive Academics and Community Values
Families seeking a small, personalized private school experience in a family-friendly Brooklyn neighborhood, with parents who value strong academics balanced by arts and character education, and who can commit to the tuition investment for elementary education.
- 1:8 teacher-student ratio enabling significant individual attention
- International Scholars Academy for extended academic enrichment
- Comprehensive college preparatory curriculum from pre-K through 5th grade
- Fine arts program as a core part of the curriculum
- Weekly class updates and personalized communication with families
- Rolling admissions for flexible enrollment
- Tuition ranges from approximately $16,100 to $28,100 annually — this is a significant investment
- The school serves grades PK-5, so families will need to plan for middle and high school transitions
- Bay Ridge is further from Manhattan than many Brooklyn neighborhoods — consider commute for working parents
- Philosophy emphasizes community contribution and traditional academics — families seeking a more progressive or unconventional approach may want to compare options
- Selectivity is not specified — contact the school about any admissions requirements
A private school in Bay Ridge with a 1:8 teacher-student ratio that serves pre-K through 5th grade, emphasizing academic rigor balanced with arts, languages, and character development.
Parents describe a close-knit community where teachers know students individually, with weekly updates and personalized attention. Students are described as welcoming and supportive, and the administration is responsive to family concerns.
Bay Ridge is a residential, family-oriented neighborhood in southwestern Brooklyn with moderate family density (59/100). The area offers a suburban feel within the city, with local shops, restaurants, and parks along the waterfront.
Bay Ridge is generally walkable, with the school located on Ridge Boulevard — a tree-lined street near local businesses and transit options.
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What Parents Are Saying
Parents praise attentive educators focused on student growth academically, socially and emotionally; weekly class updates and personalized recaps; small school with one-on-one teacher time; welcoming and supportive students; strong arts emphasis; responsive administration
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is ADELPHI ACADEMY a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for ADELPHI ACADEMY yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Bay Ridge.
- What grades does ADELPHI ACADEMY serve?
- ADELPHI ACADEMY serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into ADELPHI ACADEMY?
- ADELPHI ACADEMY runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is ADELPHI ACADEMY public, charter, or private?
- ADELPHI ACADEMY is a private school.
- What neighborhood is ADELPHI ACADEMY in?
- ADELPHI ACADEMY is in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
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