At a Glance
A small, intimate elementary school in Bay Ridge with an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio
Families in Bay Ridge or surrounding southwestern Brooklyn neighborhoods seeking a small, private, nonsectarian elementary school with very low student-teacher ratios and a traditional academic approach. Particularly appealing to parents who prioritize personalized attention and a intimate school community over diversity or a wide range of extracurricular offerings.
- Extremely small class sizes with a 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio — well below city averages
- Private nonsectarian school serving Pre-K through 5th grade
- Total enrollment of just 359 students creates an intimate, community feel
- Located in the residential Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn
- Traditional academic focus with personalized attention
- Very homogeneous student body — 81% White — may limit exposure to diverse perspectives
- Private tuition required (data not shown, but expected to be significant)
- Only serves elementary grades (Pre-K through 5th) — families will need to find a middle school
- Limited diversity may not appeal to families seeking an integrated environment
- Smaller enrollment means fewer extracurricular options than larger schools
A private, nonsectarian, coeducational elementary school serving Pre-K through 5th grade with 359 students total and an exceptionally small 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio.
The student body is notably homogeneous, with 81% White students and very low overall diversity (0.40 on a 0-1 scale). This is one of the least diverse private schools in the city by enrollment demographics.
Bay Ridge is a quiet, residential neighborhood in southwestern Brooklyn along the waterfront. It's known for its tight-knit community feel, family-friendly streets, and mix of single-family homes and low-rise apartments. The area has moderate family density and offers a suburban atmosphere within the city.
Bay Ridge is a walkable neighborhood with shops and restaurants along Third and Fourth Avenues, though most families will drive or use public transportation to reach the school.
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What Parents Are Saying
Warm, welcoming community with small class sizes; teachers deeply invested in each child's academic and personal growth; strong balance of academics and vibrant arts program; close-knit environment where students feel known and supported; some concerns about organization and social-emotional development noted in个别 reviews
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is BAY RIDGE PREP SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for BAY RIDGE PREP SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Bay Ridge.
- What grades does BAY RIDGE PREP SCHOOL serve?
- BAY RIDGE PREP SCHOOL serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into BAY RIDGE PREP SCHOOL?
- BAY RIDGE PREP SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is BAY RIDGE PREP SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- BAY RIDGE PREP SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is BAY RIDGE PREP SCHOOL in?
- BAY RIDGE PREP SCHOOL is in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
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