At a Glance
A Tiny Faith-Based Elementary School Where Every Child Is Known by Name
Best suited for
Families seeking a small, faith-based elementary education in a diverse community; parents who value intimate class sizes and personalized attention over robust academic programs and extracurricular offerings; those comfortable with Assembly of God Christian values and looking for a school where their child will be known as an individual rather than a face in a crowd.
What stands out
- Exceptional smallness: only 39 students total with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio — this is as intimate as elementary education gets in NYC
- Very high diversity: 0.83 diversity index with nearly half Hispanic students and substantial multiracial representation
- Faith-based foundation: Assembly of God religious affiliation for families seeking Christian education
- Bay Ridge location: family-dense neighborhood with good transit access to Manhattan
Things to consider
- Very small enrollment (39 students) means limited social opportunities within the school — there may be just a handful of students per grade
- Religious affiliation may not suit secular families — faith integration is central to the school's identity
- Assembly of God is a specific Protestant tradition — families should understand its values and practices before applying
- Limited information available about academic programs, extracurriculars, or standardized test performance — this is a small school without the profile of larger privates
- Safety scores in Bay Ridge are moderate (44/100) — while generally considered safe, parents should visit and assess the neighborhood personally
Identity
Gateway City Academy operates under the Assembly of God religious tradition, bringing faith-based values into daily elementary education. The school is minuscule by NYC private school standards — only 39 students across six grade levels means classes are intimate and individualized. This isn't a large institution with programs; it's a small community where teachers genuinely know each child's strengths, challenges, and family situation.
Community
With a diversity index of 0.83 — among the highest you'll find — Gateway City Academy's 39 students represent a genuinely multiracial community. Nearly half are Hispanic, about a quarter are multiracial, 15% are Asian, and 13% are white. There are no Black or Native American students enrolled. This is a predominantly Hispanic-serving community in a neighborhood that isn't traditionally thought of as having large immigrant populations.
Neighborhood
Bay Ridge is a residential Brooklyn neighborhood along the waterfront, known for its tree-lined streets, family-friendly atmosphere, and strong community identity. The area has solid transit scores (79/100) thanks to the R train and express bus options into Manhattan. Family density is high (79/100), meaning you'll find other families around. The safety score (44/100) is moderate — Bay Ridge is generally considered safe but has seen some crime concerns in recent years, typical of many Brooklyn neighborhoods.
Bay Ridge is a walkable neighborhood with shops, restaurants, and services along Third and Fourth Avenues. The school sits on Bay Ridge Avenue, a main thoroughfare. Families can generally get around on foot or by subway without a car.
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What Parents Are Saying
4.2 rating out of 5 based on 22 GreatSchools 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.