At a Glance
A Faith-Based Elementary in a Working-Class Hispanic Community
Families seeking a Catholic elementary education in a neighborhood with strong Hispanic roots. It's a good fit for families who want faith-based values integrated into their children's daily learning, are comfortable with Catholic tradition, and appreciate a school that reflects the cultural fabric of Cypress Hills. Families should be prepared for tuition costs and understand that the student body is not demographically diverse in the traditional sense.
- Roman Catholic identity with daily religious instruction and Catholic values integration
- Serving Pre-K through 5th grade — a complete elementary experience in one building
- 84% Hispanic student body serving a community where many families are immigrant or second-generation
- Moderate class sizes with 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
- Located in a neighborhood where the school serves as a community anchor
- Religious affiliation is central to the school — families should be comfortable with Catholic education and values
- Tuition costs for private school apply (not provided in data, but expect several thousand dollars annually)
- Less racial diversity than many Brooklyn private schools — if you're seeking a multicultural environment, this may not be it
- Limited to elementary grades only — families will need to plan for middle school transition after 5th grade
- 17.7:1 ratio is moderate — not as small as progressive schools but not as large as public schools
A Roman Catholic elementary school serving a predominantly Hispanic community in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn. The school maintains traditional Catholic educational values while serving a neighborhood that is largely working-class and immigrant families.
The student body is overwhelmingly Hispanic (84%), with smaller Black (11%) and white (3%) populations. This is a school where Spanish is likely spoken by many families, and the community feel reflects the neighborhood's cultural fabric. It's not a culturally diverse school in the traditional sense — it's a school that reflects and serves a specific community.
Cypress Hills is a residential Brooklyn neighborhood in eastern Brooklyn, near the border with Queens. It's a working-class area with a strong Puerto Rican and Dominican presence. Family density is moderate (57/100), meaning it's a neighborhood where families with children are common but not overwhelming. The area has seen some development in recent years but remains affordable compared to more trendier Brooklyn neighborhoods.
The school is on Euclid Avenue in Cypress Hills. This is a residential street in a neighborhood where many families walk to school. Parking can be tricky during drop-off and pickup times, but the area is generally manageable for a suburban-feeling Brooklyn neighborhood.
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