At a Glance
A Tiny Private High School with Deep Church of God in Christ Roots
Families seeking a small, intimate faith-based high school environment where their child will receive significant individual attention, and who are comfortable with a racially homogeneous student body. Particularly suited for families in or near Bensonhurst who value the Church of God in Christ tradition and want a highly personalized educational experience over broader extracurricular offerings or diversity.
- Extremely small scale — only 43 students across four grades creates an intimate community
- Exceptional student-teacher ratio of 4.3:1 means significant individual attention
- Church of God in Christ religious affiliation provides faith-based framework
- Coeducational secondary school serving all four high school grades
- Very homogeneous student body (100% white) with no racial or ethnic diversity
- Tiny enrollment means limited extracurricular options and social variety
- Religious affiliation may not suit secular families
- Bensonhurst location requires a car for most families; commute may be significant from other parts of the city
- With only ~10 students per grade, class sizes are small but peer interaction is limited
A small private secondary school with Church of God in Christ religious affiliation, serving 43 students across grades 9-12 with a 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio.
The student body is notably homogeneous — 100% white with zero diversity measured on the diversity index. This uniformity means students will be surrounded by peers from similar backgrounds, which some families value as a cohesive community while others may see it as a limitation in preparing for a diverse world.
Bensonhurst is a residential neighborhood in southwestern Brooklyn with strong Italian-American roots, featuring tree-lined streets and a family-oriented atmosphere. The area offers a suburban feel within the city, with good family density and access to local businesses.
Bensonhurst is a car-friendly neighborhood where most families commute by car; public transit options are available but less convenient than in more central Brooklyn neighborhoods.
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What Parents Are Saying
Mixed reviews: 4.5/5 stars on Niche. Positive reviews mention amazing individual opportunities, strong academic standards, knowledgeable teachers, safe environment, and good college preparation. Negative review cites concerns about peer dynamics and Regents preparation.
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is ELITE HIGH SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for ELITE HIGH SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades 9 to 12 in Bensonhurst.
- What grades does ELITE HIGH SCHOOL serve?
- ELITE HIGH SCHOOL serves grades 9 to 12.
- How do students get into ELITE HIGH SCHOOL?
- ELITE HIGH SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is ELITE HIGH SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- ELITE HIGH SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is ELITE HIGH SCHOOL in?
- ELITE HIGH SCHOOL is in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn.
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