At a Glance
A Christ-centered elementary tucked into Bay Ridge where every kid gets known by name
Best suited for
Families in or near Bay Ridge looking for a small, faith-rooted elementary where their child will be known individually, who want daily Christian formation built into the school week, and who value wraparound services like speech therapy without leaving campus.
What stands out
- Student-teacher ratio of about 7 to 1, meaning very small classes and personalized attention for every student
- Daily Power Assembly and chapel services that integrate faith into the school day rather than confining it to electives
- Pathway to Excellence Program offering structured support for students who are struggling
- Rolling admissions with no fixed deadline, making mid-year enrollment possible
- On-site speech and language therapy, a service many small elementary schools do not offer in-house
Things to consider
- Very small total enrollment (39 students) means siblings are likely to be in mixed-age settings and the social pool is limited
- Faith and daily worship are central — families should expect Bible teaching to be a core part of the curriculum
- Limited public data on long-term outcomes, given the school's small size and faith-based mission
- The Assembly of God orientation is specific; families from other Christian traditions (or other faiths) should confirm fit before applying
- No tuition figure is published, which is common for schools this size but worth confirming directly with the admissions office
Identity
A faith-first elementary with an explicitly Christian orientation, ACSI-accredited, that frames academic excellence as part of broader character and spiritual formation. The culture leans into family values and respect for self and others, woven through daily routines rather than offered as a separate subject.
Community
The student body is notably diverse: roughly 46 percent Hispanic, 15 percent Asian, 13 percent White, and about a quarter multiracial, giving the school a genuinely mixed demographic that mirrors the surrounding community more than the typical private-school image. The diversity index of about 0.83 reflects this mix.
Neighborhood
Bay Ridge is a stable, middle-class Brooklyn neighborhood with a median household income around $89,000 and roughly half of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. The school sits near several subway stops on the R line — Bay Ridge Avenue is just about a 4-minute walk, 77 Street around 10 minutes, and 59 Street about 12 minutes — making the commute manageable from across southwestern Brooklyn.
Easy walk to the R train at Bay Ridge Avenue (about 4 minutes) with two additional R-line stops within roughly 10 to 12 minutes on foot.
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What Parents Are Saying
Rated 4.2 out of 5 based on 22 reviews
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is GATEWAY CITY ACADEMY a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for GATEWAY CITY ACADEMY yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Bay Ridge.
- What grades does GATEWAY CITY ACADEMY serve?
- GATEWAY CITY ACADEMY serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into GATEWAY CITY ACADEMY?
- GATEWAY CITY ACADEMY runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is GATEWAY CITY ACADEMY public, charter, or private?
- GATEWAY CITY ACADEMY is a private school.
- What neighborhood is GATEWAY CITY ACADEMY in?
- GATEWAY CITY ACADEMY is in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.