At a Glance
An intimate neighborhood school where every child is known by name
Families seeking an extremely intimate, personalized learning environment for young children, particularly those who thrive with lots of individual attention and a close-knit small-group setting. Works best for parents who value knowing every other family at the school and want a neighborhood-based alternative to larger institutions.
- Extremely small scale — only 13 students across all grades creates an intimate, family-like environment
- 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio means nearly individualized instruction
- Pre-K through 5th grade all under one roof — siblings can stay together
- Nonsectarian — no religious curriculum or affiliation
- Located in a family-dense Brooklyn neighborhood with easy access to Prospect Park
- Very small enrollment means limited social opportunities for students — class sizes are extremely tiny
- No racial or ethnic diversity in the student body — a homogeneous environment
- With only two teachers, specialty subjects (art, music, world languages) may be limited or absent
- The school's size may make it feel more like a home school or learning pod than a traditional private school
- Limited information available about curriculum, extracurriculars, or long-term academic outcomes
MARY BOBB LEARNING ACADEMY is an extremely small, nonsectarian private elementary school serving Pre-K through 5th grade in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn. With just 13 students total and two full-time teachers, the school operates at a scale that's become rare in New York City education.
The student body is overwhelmingly Black (92.3%), with a small Hispanic population (7.7%) and no White or Asian students. This is a relatively homogeneous community in terms of race, though the school serves a neighborhood (Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate) with a diverse family population.
MARY BOBB LEARNING ACADEMY sits in Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate, a Brooklyn neighborhood known for its tree-lined streets, proximity to Prospect Park, and mix of single-family homes and smaller apartment buildings. The area has a strong family presence, reflected in the family density score of 77/100.
Nostrand Avenue is a major north-south artery in central Brooklyn, with good transit access and neighborhood commercial life. Families can expect to walk to local shops, restaurants, and the nearby B/Q subway lines.
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What Parents Are Saying
3.9 rating from 15 reviews on GreatSchools; described as providing warm, loving, fun environment with focus on educational and physical development
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is MARY BOBB LEARNING ACADEMY a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for MARY BOBB LEARNING ACADEMY yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate.
- What grades does MARY BOBB LEARNING ACADEMY serve?
- MARY BOBB LEARNING ACADEMY serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into MARY BOBB LEARNING ACADEMY?
- MARY BOBB LEARNING ACADEMY runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is MARY BOBB LEARNING ACADEMY public, charter, or private?
- MARY BOBB LEARNING ACADEMY is a private school.
- What neighborhood is MARY BOBB LEARNING ACADEMY in?
- MARY BOBB LEARNING ACADEMY is in Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate, Brooklyn.
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