At a Glance
A Tiny, Intentionally Small Elementary Community in Fort Greene
Families seeking an intimate, progressive elementary experience in Fort Greene or nearby Brooklyn neighborhoods, who value small class sizes and a close community over athletic facilities or extensive programming. Ideal for parents who want their children known as individuals rather than part of a larger student body.
- Exceptionally small scale — only 123 students in grades PK-5
- 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio means near-individual attention
- High diversity index (0.7979) with nearly one-third multiracial students
- Fort Greene location in a family-dense, walkable Brooklyn neighborhood
- Nonsectarian progressive philosophy without religious affiliation
- Very small enrollment may mean limited extracurricular offerings compared to larger schools
- Tuition not provided — families should inquire directly about cost
- As a small private school, class sizes are tiny but the community is tightly knit — some families thrive in this, others may find it feels too small
- Limited grades — this is elementary only, so families will need to plan for middle school transition
A nonsectarian progressive elementary school that keeps things deliberately small — 123 students across pre-K through 5th grade creates an intimate, village-like feel rather than an institutional one.
The student body is racially and ethnically diverse — the diversity index of 0.7979 is notably high for a private school, reflecting Fort Greene's mixed neighborhood. Nearly a third of students identify as multiracial, which is unusual and suggests a community comfortable with complex identities.
Fort Greene is one of Brooklyn's most family-oriented neighborhoods, with a Family Density score of 83/100. The area offers tree-lined streets, nearby Fort Greene Park, and a community feel that attracts parents seeking a neighborhood-oriented Brooklyn upbringing.
Fort Greene is highly walkable with good access to transit, though parking can be challenging for drop-off and pickup.
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What Parents Are Saying
Highly positive reviews praising small class sizes, progressive curriculum, diverse community, sliding scale tuition making it accessible, caring teachers, strong sense of belonging, whole-child education approach; 4.5+ rating across multiple review platforms
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is GREENE HILL SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for GREENE HILL SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Fort Greene.
- What grades does GREENE HILL SCHOOL serve?
- GREENE HILL SCHOOL serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into GREENE HILL SCHOOL?
- GREENE HILL SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is GREENE HILL SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- GREENE HILL SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is GREENE HILL SCHOOL in?
- GREENE HILL SCHOOL is in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.
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