At a Glance
A small Christian elementary where steel pans and SHSAT prep share the same hallway
Best suited for
Christian families in or near East Flatbush who want a small, affordable private elementary that takes both faith and academics seriously — and appreciate a few surprises in the arts.
What stands out
- Tiny enrollment of about 96 students with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio means genuinely individualized attention.
- A Steel Pan Orchestra is a remarkably distinctive offering for a small Christian elementary — and one parents consistently mention with pride.
- Piano lessons are built into the program, giving students real instrumental music experience.
- SHSAT test prep begins in the elementary years, signaling a serious early focus on academic trajectory.
- Tuition of roughly $4,000–$6,000 is notably affordable for a private elementary school in Brooklyn.
Things to consider
- A 19-minute walk to the nearest subway station means this is realistically a car, bus, or drop-off commute for most families.
- The student body is racially homogeneous, which may or may not match what your family is looking for in a school community.
- Small enrollment means a limited pool of peers and a narrow age group at each grade level.
- The Assembly of God Christian foundation is central to the school's identity, so philosophical fit matters.
- There is no public data on outcomes like high school placement, so families should ask directly during the admissions process.
Identity
Great Oaks is a Christian elementary affiliated with the Assembly of God, serving pre-K through fifth grade as a coed school. With about 96 students total, it's one of the smaller private elementary options in Brooklyn. The school frames itself around wholesome morals, responsibility, and lifelong learning within a supportive academic environment, and is accredited through ACSI.
Community
The student body is overwhelmingly Black, with a small number of Hispanic and multiracial students rounding out the roster. With only 96 total students, classmates will know each other well and families should expect a fairly uniform cultural and demographic mix. This is a community with a clear shared identity, anchored in faith and neighborhood ties.
Neighborhood
East Flatbush-Farragut is a middle-income Brooklyn neighborhood with a median household income around $75,000 and a college-educated rate of just over a quarter of adults. About one in eight residents lives below the poverty line, giving the area a working- and middle-class character. The neighborhood has deep Caribbean and African-American roots that shape its feel.
The nearest subway options — Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College and Newkirk Av-Little Haiti, both served by the 2 and 5 lines — are each about a 19-minute walk away, so most families will likely drive, get dropped off, or take a bus.
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What Parents Are Saying
Parents praise small class sizes, a Christian foundation, a well-rounded education, and programs like steel pan orchestra and chess team; rated 4.2 out of 5
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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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.