At a Glance
A child-led learning environment where the smallest class sizes in Brooklyn meet Montessori philosophy
Families who want an extremely intimate, personalized educational experience and believe in Montessori principles of self-directed learning. Parents who value small class sizes over athletic facilities or extensive programming will find this school well-aligned with their priorities — especially those seeking a progressive, nonsectarian option in a highly family-friendly Brooklyn neighborhood.
- A 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio — extraordinary individual attention
- Authentic Montessori methodology with self-directed learning
- Tiny enrollment (152 total) creates a close-knit, family feel
- Pre-K through 5th grade in a single, small community
- Nonsectarian progressive philosophy without religious affiliation
- Tuition for a private school — expect a significant annual cost
- The predominantly white student body may not reflect Brooklyn's broader diversity
- Montessori's child-led approach requires a certain kind of learner — some children thrive with structure and may need more direction
- Very small school means limited extracurricular breadth compared to larger institutions
A tiny, nonsectarian elementary school using the Montessori method with a 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio — this is as small and personalized as schooling gets in New York City.
With only 152 students across pre-K through 5th grade, this is a tightly knit community where teachers know every child and family. The student body is predominantly white (71%), with about 16% multiracial and modest Asian and Black representation. The diversity index of 0.59 sits in the middle range — not highly diverse, but not monolithic either.
The school occupies Court Street in a neighborhood that blends historic Brooklyn Heights with the energy of Downtown Brooklyn and the creative edge of DUMBO and Boerum Hill. This is one of the most family-dense areas in the city (85/100 family density), meaning lots of young children nearby and a built-in community of parents.
Highly walkable — the location puts you within easy reach of Brooklyn Heights promenades, DUMBO's waterfront parks, and multiple subway lines.
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What Parents Are Saying
Mixed reviews: Parents praise the intimate community, individualized attention,Montessori approach, and happy children. Some concerns about academic rigor and preparation for traditional high schools. Rating 4.38/5 on Niche with 58 reviews.
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is BROOKLYN HTS MONTESSORI SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for BROOKLYN HTS MONTESSORI SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill.
- What grades does BROOKLYN HTS MONTESSORI SCHOOL serve?
- BROOKLYN HTS MONTESSORI SCHOOL serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into BROOKLYN HTS MONTESSORI SCHOOL?
- BROOKLYN HTS MONTESSORI SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is BROOKLYN HTS MONTESSORI SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- BROOKLYN HTS MONTESSORI SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is BROOKLYN HTS MONTESSORI SCHOOL in?
- BROOKLYN HTS MONTESSORI SCHOOL is in Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill, Brooklyn.
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