At a Glance
A Tiny, Nurturing Elementary School in the Heart of Crown Heights
Families seeking a deeply personal, small-scale elementary education where their child will be known as an individual. Particularly well-suited for parents who value close teacher relationships and a tight-knit community feel over diverse extracurricular programming. The Crown Heights location works well for families who prioritize transit access and are comfortable assessing the neighborhood's safety personally.
- Extremely low student-teacher ratio of 7.7:1 — among the most personalized learning environments available
- Tiny school with only 84 students total — everyone knows everyone
- Excellent transit access (87/100 score) makes commuting convenient
- High family density (90/100) means a built-in community of families with school-age children
- 100% Black student body means no racial diversity — this is an important factor for families seeking diverse peer groups
- Safety score of 14/100 is very low — parents should visit and assess the neighborhood firsthand
- Very small enrollment (84 students) means limited extracurricular options and social circles compared to larger schools
- Religious affiliation listed as Jewish in data but school name suggests Lutheran Christian roots — worth calling to clarify
- Tuition costs for private schools are not reflected in this data but should be budgeted
This is a very small elementary school with a near-7:1 student-teacher ratio, creating a classroom environment that feels more like an extended family than an institutional setting. The religious affiliation is listed as Jewish in the data, though the school name suggests Lutheran Christian roots — a discrepancy worth clarifying directly with the school.
The student body is 100% Black, making this one of the least demographically diverse schools in the city. This homogeneity means students will grow up surrounded by peers who share similar backgrounds and experiences — which can foster strong community bonds but offers limited exposure to racial and cultural diversity.
Crown Heights (North) is a densely populated, transit-rich neighborhood in Brooklyn with excellent public transportation options and a high concentration of families. However, the area's safety score of 14/100 is notably low — parents should visit the neighborhood at different times and trust their own instincts about its suitability for their family.
The neighborhood scores 87/100 on transit, meaning getting to and from school via public transportation is very convenient. A 90/100 family density score confirms this is a bustling, family-oriented area.
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What Parents Are Saying
Mixed reviews - parents praise loving teachers and strong academic preparation, though some note organizational issues and concerns about fair treatment
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is EPIPHANY LUTHERAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for EPIPHANY LUTHERAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Crown Heights (North).
- What grades does EPIPHANY LUTHERAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
- EPIPHANY LUTHERAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into EPIPHANY LUTHERAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
- EPIPHANY LUTHERAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is EPIPHANY LUTHERAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- EPIPHANY LUTHERAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is EPIPHANY LUTHERAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in?
- EPIPHANY LUTHERAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is in Crown Heights (North), Brooklyn.
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