At a Glance
A Small Christian Elementary School Serving East Flatbush's Youngest Learners
Families seeking a small, faith-based elementary school in East Flatbush who prioritize intimate class sizes and Christian values, and who are comfortable with a homogeneous student body. This is particularly suited for families already embedded in the East Flatbush community who want a private option close to home.
- Ultra-small class sizes with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio — exceptional individual attention
- Christian (Assembly of God) foundation with values-based education
- Serves pre-kindergarten through fifth grade under one roof
- Private school setting in a neighborhood with limited private options
- Very homogeneous student body (97% Black) — limited exposure to diverse peer groups
- Low safety score (34/100) in the surrounding neighborhood — parents should evaluate specific blocks
- Small enrollment (96 students) means limited extracurricular offerings typical of larger schools
- Tuition costs for private education — families should weigh against public options
Great Oaks Elementary is a small, private Christian school operated by the Assembly of God denomination. With only 96 students across pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, it's one of the smallest elementary schools in Brooklyn.
The student body is remarkably homogeneous — nearly 97% of students are Black, reflecting the demographics of the surrounding East Flatbush neighborhood. With a diversity index of just 0.14, this is one of the least diverse private schools in the city.
Great Oaks sits in East Flatbush-Farragut, a residential Brooklyn neighborhood with a strong Caribbean influence. The area has seen ongoing changes in recent years, with some families noting safety concerns in certain blocks. The neighborhood is served by theIRT Nostrand Avenue Line (2,5 trains) and several bus routes.
The school is accessible by public transit, with subway stations nearby. Families living within the neighborhood can walk to school, though those coming from farther afield will rely on buses or cars.
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What Parents Are Saying
Parents praise small class sizes, Christian foundation, well-rounded education, and programs like steel pan orchestra and chess team; rated 4.2/5 on GreatSchools
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is GREAT OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for GREAT OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in East Flatbush-Farragut.
- What grades does GREAT OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
- GREAT OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into GREAT OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
- GREAT OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is GREAT OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- GREAT OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is GREAT OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in?
- GREAT OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is in East Flatbush-Farragut, Brooklyn.
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