At a Glance
An Ultra-Personalized Downtown Brooklyn Middle School with a 4:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Best suited for
Families seeking an ultra-small, highly personalized middle school environment in downtown Brooklyn, particularly those who value close student-teacher relationships and are comfortable with a non-diverse student body. Best fit for parents who want their child to be known deeply by every teacher and who prioritize individualized attention over a large peer community.
What stands out
- Extraordinarily small size: only 77 students across grades 6-8
- 4:1 student-teacher ratio — among the lowest in NYC private schools
- Located in Metro Tech complex in downtown Brooklyn
- Very high family density in the surrounding neighborhood
Things to consider
- The student body is 100% Black with zero racial diversity — a significant factor for families prioritizing diverse peer groups
- Tiny enrollment means limited social dynamics within each grade
- Data is from 2021-22 school year — current conditions may differ
- At roughly 25 students per grade, there may be limited extracurricular options
- Tuition not disclosed — verify costs directly with school
Identity
A tiny nonsectarian private middle school (grades 6-8) with an extremely low 4:1 student-teacher ratio and an all-Black student body.
Community
The student body is 100% Black, making this a school that serves a specific community. There is no racial diversity among students. With only 77 total students across three grade levels, this is a tightly knit, very small community — roughly 25 students per grade.
Neighborhood
Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill is one of Brooklyn's most dynamic urban neighborhoods — a mix of residential towers, tech offices, and historic brownstones. Family density is very high at 85/100, meaning lots of families with children live here.
Located in the Metro Tech complex near several subway lines, this is a highly accessible location for families commuting from across the city.
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What Parents Are Saying
Positive reviews highlight one-to-one teaching model as ideal, kind and helpful teachers, welcoming environment, and personalized attention. TrustScore 4.1/5 based on 9 reviews
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is FUSION ACADEMY BROOKLYN a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for FUSION ACADEMY BROOKLYN yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades 6 to 8 in Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill.
- What grades does FUSION ACADEMY BROOKLYN serve?
- FUSION ACADEMY BROOKLYN serves grades 6 to 8.
- How do students get into FUSION ACADEMY BROOKLYN?
- FUSION ACADEMY BROOKLYN runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is FUSION ACADEMY BROOKLYN public, charter, or private?
- FUSION ACADEMY BROOKLYN is a private school.
- What neighborhood is FUSION ACADEMY BROOKLYN in?
- FUSION ACADEMY BROOKLYN is in Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill, Brooklyn.