At a Glance
A Tiny STEAM-Focused Private School Offering Big-Picture College Prep on Shore Parkway
Best suited for
Families in southern Brooklyn who want a small, personalized, nonsectarian college-prep education with a STEAM emphasis, can manage a car-based commute, and are looking for a more affordable private option than most Manhattan and brownstone-Brooklyn alternatives.
What stands out
- Remarkably low 3.7:1 student-teacher ratio for a private school, meaning genuinely individualized attention
- STEAM-integrated curriculum with project-based learning as a stated cornerstone, not a buzzword
- A surprisingly deep AP catalog (Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, English Language and Literature, Government, Statistics, Studio Art, U.S. History, World History) given the school's small size
- Tuition of $17,360 places it among the more affordable private options in Brooklyn
- Science Olympiad participation and 20+ student clubs give students a range of outlets beyond core academics
Things to consider
- No subway within a 20-minute walk — commute logistics matter here and should be tested before applying
- Total enrollment of just 128 means a narrower social circle and fewer same-age peers than larger schools offer
- Reviews are mixed: families praise academics, small classes, and the PreK program, but some cite administrative friction and staff turnover
- Student body is predominantly White (82%), so families looking for a more racially diverse peer group may want to weigh this carefully
- Rolling admissions with no deadline can mean spots fill unpredictably — interested families should inquire sooner rather than later
Identity
Nonsectarian college-preparatory school with a STEAM backbone, blending science, technology, engineering, arts, and math with project-based learning and athletics. The mission emphasizes respect for self and others and the development of socially responsible community members.
Community
A small, tight-knit community of about 128 students across PreK through fifth grade — small enough that teachers likely know every child by name. With 34.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, the staff size rivals or exceeds enrollment, which drives the unusually low student-teacher ratio.
Neighborhood
Set in the Sheepshead Bay–Manhattan Beach–Gerritsen Beach area of southern Brooklyn, a residential stretch where median household income is about $79,582 and 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The neighborhood skews middle-income and family-oriented, though the school sits in a pocket without direct subway access.
There are no subway stations within a 20-minute walk of the school, meaning families will almost certainly rely on a car, school bus, or driving commute. Plan pickup logistics accordingly before enrolling.
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What Parents Are Saying
Mixed reviews: rated 4.1 out of 5 across 28 reviews and 5.0 out of 5 across 7 reviews; positive reviews mention small class sizes, strong academics, a safe environment, and a 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.