At a Glance
A Small, Diverse Middle School in the Heart of Flatbush
Best suited for
Families seeking a small, intimate nonsectarian middle school with genuine diversity and strong student-teacher ratios. It's particularly well-suited for parents who prioritize their child being known and supported in a tight-knit community rather than having access to the extensive resources and variety of larger schools. Works best for families in or near Flatbush who value neighborhood community.
What stands out
- Very small scale — only 71 students in a middle school creates an intimate, village-like environment
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio means your child won't get lost in the crowd
- High diversity index (0.781) — unusually diverse for a private school, with a majority-Black student body
- Nonsectarian — no religious curriculum, which may appeal to families wanting secular education
- Family-dense neighborhood (89/100) — you're in a real community of families
Things to consider
- Very small enrollment (71 total) means limited extracurricular options and social circles
- With only 7 teachers, depth of subject coverage may be limited compared to larger schools
- 2021-22 data — enrollment and staffing may have shifted since then
- As a private school, tuition applies — exact cost not provided here
- Level listed as 'Elementary' but serves grades 6-8 (middle school) — clarify directly with school
Identity
A nonsectarian private middle school serving grades 6-8 with 71 students total. The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 signals real smallness — not just the marketing kind.
Community
This is a notably diverse student body. With a diversity index of 0.781 (on a 0-1 scale, where higher means more diverse), the school ranks among the more diverse private schools in the city. The majority-Black student body (55%) is balanced by roughly 24% white, 18% Hispanic, and 3% Asian students. In a private school landscape that often skews homogenous, this is genuinely unusual.
Neighborhood
Flatbush is a working-to-middle-class neighborhood in central Brooklyn with strong Caribbean and African-American roots. It's densely populated, family-heavy, and has a different character than the more polished brownstone neighborhoods nearby. The area around Flatbush Avenue is commercial and active.
Flatbush is well-served by transit and very walkable. Families living in the neighborhood or nearby areas of central Brooklyn will have reasonable commutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is BROOKLYN KIDS PREPARATORY SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for BROOKLYN KIDS PREPARATORY SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades 6 to 8 in Flatbush.
- What grades does BROOKLYN KIDS PREPARATORY SCHOOL serve?
- BROOKLYN KIDS PREPARATORY SCHOOL serves grades 6 to 8.
- How do students get into BROOKLYN KIDS PREPARATORY SCHOOL?
- BROOKLYN KIDS PREPARATORY SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is BROOKLYN KIDS PREPARATORY SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- BROOKLYN KIDS PREPARATORY SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is BROOKLYN KIDS PREPARATORY SCHOOL in?
- BROOKLYN KIDS PREPARATORY SCHOOL is in Flatbush, Brooklyn.