At a Glance
A Small, Diverse Brooklyn School Where Two-Thirds of Students Are Students of Color
Best suited for
Families seeking a diverse, faith-inflected elementary education in a family-dense Brooklyn neighborhood. The school may appeal to those who want religious education with a distinctly multicultural community — but parents should visit to clarify how the Church of God identity intersects with the school's name and culture.
What stands out
- Highly diverse student body — nearly half Asian, half White, with meaningful Black and multiracial representation
- Church of God religious affiliation in a school with an Islamic-sounding name — worth a visit to understand this unique identity
- Serves pre-kindergarten through 5th grade, allowing families to keep children in one school through elementary
- Family-dense neighborhood (72/100) — many children in the area
Things to consider
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio is moderate — smaller than some boutique private schools but larger than ideal for families seeking very small classes
- The mismatch between the name "Al-Madinah" and Church of God affiliation may feel confusing or inauthentic to some families — worth investigating during a tour
- Tuition and specific academic programs are not disclosed in available data
- Limited to grades PK-5; families will need to plan for middle school transitions
Identity
A private, coeducational school serving pre-kindergarten through 5th grade with a Church of God religious affiliation. The school operates with 49 full-time teachers and maintains a student-teacher ratio of about 15:1 — larger than ideal for those seeking ultra-small classes but smaller than many Brooklyn private schools.
Community
The student body is remarkably balanced: roughly 46% Asian students and 46% White students, with smaller populations of Black students (6%), Hispanic students (1%), and multiracial students (1%). This creates a community where no single ethnic group dominates — a rarity in NYC private schools.
Neighborhood
Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook is a family-friendly Brooklyn neighborhood known for brownstones, local parks, and a strong sense of community. The area has a family density score of 72/100, meaning it's particularly popular with families with children.
This is a walkable, neighborhood-oriented area with good access to parks and local businesses. Families living in the neighborhood can expect relatively straightforward commutes.
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What Parents Are Saying
Mixed reviews - some parents praise excellent teachers, caring environment, and quality education; others report disrespectful staff, toxic environment, and concerns about handling special needs students
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is AL-MADINAH SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for AL-MADINAH SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook.
- What grades does AL-MADINAH SCHOOL serve?
- AL-MADINAH SCHOOL serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into AL-MADINAH SCHOOL?
- AL-MADINAH SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is AL-MADINAH SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- AL-MADINAH SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is AL-MADINAH SCHOOL in?
- AL-MADINAH SCHOOL is in Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook, Brooklyn.