At a Glance
An intimate neighborhood school with extraordinary small-group attention
Best suited for
Families who prioritize ultra-small class sizes and individualized attention above all else, who live in or near Sheepshead Bay, and who are comfortable with a predominantly white student body. Best for parents who value a suburban-style campus environment over the energy and options of a larger school.
What stands out
- Exceptional 3.7:1 student-teacher ratio — among the lowest in NYC private schools
- Campus-like setting in a residential waterfront neighborhood
- Nonsectarian (no religious programming)
- Serves pre-K through 5th grade in a combined structure
- Small total enrollment (128) means a tight-knit community
Things to consider
- Very homogeneous student body — 82% white, limited diversity
- Located in southern Brooklyn — significant commute from Manhattan and many Brooklyn neighborhoods
- The tiny scale means limited sports teams, extracurricular options, and social breadth
- Parents seeking diversity may find this a poor fit
- The very small size means the school has limited resources compared to larger private schools
Identity
A nonsectarian combined (PK-5) school with 128 students and an extraordinarily low 3.7:1 student-teacher ratio — this is a small, personal environment where teachers know every child well.
Community
The student body is predominantly white (82%), with smaller Asian (10.9%), Black (4.7%), and Hispanic (2.3%) populations. This is a relatively homogeneous community compared to most Brooklyn private schools.
Neighborhood
Sheepshead Bay-Manhattan Beach-Gerritsen Beach is a quiet, residential area in southern Brooklyn near the waterfront. It has a family density score of 59/100, indicating a moderate number of families with children. The neighborhood feels more suburban than most of Brooklyn, with single-family homes and a laid-back atmosphere.
The school is along Shore Parkway near Gerritsen Creek. Families should expect to drive or use school transportation — this is not a walkable-to-subway neighborhood for most families.
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What Parents Are Saying
Mixed reviews: GreatSchools 4.1/5 (28 reviews), Niche 5.0/5 (7 reviews); positive reviews mention small class sizes, strong academics, safe environment, and quality PreK program; some negative reviews cite administrative issues and staff turnover
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is BROOKLYN AMITY SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for BROOKLYN AMITY SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Sheepshead Bay-Manhattan Beach-Gerritsen Beach.
- What grades does BROOKLYN AMITY SCHOOL serve?
- BROOKLYN AMITY SCHOOL serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into BROOKLYN AMITY SCHOOL?
- BROOKLYN AMITY SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is BROOKLYN AMITY SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- BROOKLYN AMITY SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is BROOKLYN AMITY SCHOOL in?
- BROOKLYN AMITY SCHOOL is in Sheepshead Bay-Manhattan Beach-Gerritsen Beach, Brooklyn.