At a Glance
A Small, Faith-Based Elementary Community in East Brooklyn
This school is a strong fit for families seeking a small, faith-centered elementary environment with highly personalized attention. Parents who value intimate class sizes and a traditional Christian worldview — and who are comfortable with a racially homogeneous student body — will find this school aligns with their priorities. It's particularly well-suited for families living in or near eastern Brooklyn who want a neighborhood school with a strong sense of community.
- Exceptional small scale — only 379 students across all grades
- Strong student-teacher ratio of 9.5:1 enables personalized attention
- Faith-based environment rooted in Church of God in Christ values
- Stable teaching staff with 40 full-time educators
- Elementary focus from Pre-K through 5th grade
- The student body is 100% white — this lack of diversity may or may not align with what you're seeking
- As a religious school, faith integration is part of the daily experience
- Very small schools can have limited extracurricular offerings compared to larger institutions
- The neighborhood is more residential and less centrally located than many Brooklyn schools
This is a small, family-oriented elementary school rooted in Christian faith. With fewer than 400 students total, it offers the kind of close-knit community that larger schools simply cannot replicate. The student-teacher ratio of 9.5:1 means teachers can give meaningful attention to each child's individual needs.
The student body is 100% white, making this one of the least diverse schools in New York City. This homogeneity may reflect the school's religious ties and enrollment patterns rather than exclusivity, but it's a significant characteristic that parents should consider. With 40 teachers on staff, the school maintains a stable, established feel despite its small size.
Spring Creek-Starrett City is a neighborhood in eastern Brooklyn characterized by a mix of housing developments and smaller residential blocks. It's a working-to-middle-class area that has seen waves of demographic change over the decades. The neighborhood offers relatively affordable housing compared to more centrally located Brooklyn neighborhoods.
The school is accessible by car and public transit, though like many parts of eastern Brooklyn, walking amenities depend on your exact starting point.
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What Parents Are Saying
Mixed reviews on Niche; 50% rate very good, but concerns raised about academic rigor and teacher certification; alumni appreciate values and moral education
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is BEER HAGOLAH INSTITUTE-ELEM a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for BEER HAGOLAH INSTITUTE-ELEM yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Spring Creek-Starrett City.
- What grades does BEER HAGOLAH INSTITUTE-ELEM serve?
- BEER HAGOLAH INSTITUTE-ELEM serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into BEER HAGOLAH INSTITUTE-ELEM?
- BEER HAGOLAH INSTITUTE-ELEM runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is BEER HAGOLAH INSTITUTE-ELEM public, charter, or private?
- BEER HAGOLAH INSTITUTE-ELEM is a private school.
- What neighborhood is BEER HAGOLAH INSTITUTE-ELEM in?
- BEER HAGOLAH INSTITUTE-ELEM is in Spring Creek-Starrett City, Brooklyn.
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