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BATTALION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

661 LINDEN BOULEVARD

At a Glance

A Small, Faith-Based Community in East Flatbush Built on Shared Values

Best suited for

Families in the East Flatbush area seeking a small, faith-based elementary school with Christian values, where close teacher-student relationships and community bonds are the priority. Particularly suited for Black families wanting a school environment that reflects their cultural community and shares their faith traditions.

What stands out
  • Very small size (57 students total) creates an intimate, family-like environment
  • 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio allows for significant individual attention
  • Explicit Christian values integrated into daily school life
  • Assembly of God affiliation provides spiritual community for families
  • All-Black student body creates cultural affinity and shared experience
Things to consider
  • 100% Black enrollment means no racial or ethnic diversity in the classroom
  • Very small size means limited extracurricular options and social opportunities
  • Religious focus may not suit families seeking secular education
  • Limited information available about academic outcomes compared to larger schools
  • You'll want to visit to see if the faith-based approach matches your family's values
IdentityThe Assembly Of God Affiliation Means Biblical Principles Are Integrated Into Learning, And Families Choosing This School Are Typically Looking For An Environment Where Faith And Academics Go Hand In Hand. This Isn'T A School That Separates Spiritual Life From Academic Life — They'Re Intertwined.

Battalion Christian Academy is a small, faith-based elementary school with an extremely tight-knit community feel. The 9.5:1 ratio means teachers can give genuine individual attention, and the religious affiliation shapes both curriculum and culture.

CommunityHomogeneous

With only 57 students across all grades, this is a genuinely small community. Every family likely knows most other families, and teachers track each child's progress closely. The trade-off is that the student body is 100% Black — there's no racial diversity in the student population.

NeighborhoodEast Flatbush-Rugby

East Flatbush-Rugby is a residential Brooklyn neighborhood with a strong Caribbean and African-American community. Linden Boulevard is a commercial corridor. Family density is high (64/100), meaning lots of families with children in the area.

The school sits on Linden Boulevard, a main East Flatbush road with good transit access. Families in the neighborhood can walk or take short bus rides; commute from farther afield requires planning.

Notable Programs

arts integrationscience curriculumtechnology integrationChristian educationEnglish Language Arts

What Parents Are Saying

Limited parent reviews available; MySchoolScout rating 5.5/10 (average); one positive alumni review praising academics and safe environment

Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026

Frequently Asked Questions
Is BATTALION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY a good school?
Published quality ratings aren't available for BATTALION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in East Flatbush-Rugby.
What grades does BATTALION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY serve?
BATTALION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY serves grades Pre-K to 5.
How do students get into BATTALION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY?
BATTALION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
Is BATTALION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY public, charter, or private?
BATTALION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY is a private school.
What neighborhood is BATTALION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY in?
BATTALION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY is in East Flatbush-Rugby, Brooklyn.
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