At a Glance
An affordable Catholic elementary school rooted in southeast Brooklyn's working- and middle-class community.
Best suited for
Catholic families living in southeast Brooklyn who want an affordable, faith-centered elementary education for their children within driving distance of Flatlands.
What stands out
- Tuition ranges from roughly $5,100 to $12,300 — among the more affordable private elementary options in Brooklyn, especially for a faith-based school.
- Religious instruction and sacramental preparation are built into the school day rather than offered as an add-on.
- Accredited through both the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and the Brooklyn Diocese, with CSI accreditation as well.
- A 17:1 student-teacher ratio is moderate for a Catholic school — smaller than a typical public classroom but larger than the boutique progressive schools.
- Common Core-aligned academics paired with daily homework structure, signaling a fairly traditional approach to elementary education.
Things to consider
- The car-dependent commute is a real factor — without nearby subway access, this school mostly works for families who live in southeast Brooklyn or drive in.
- The student body is one of the most racially homogeneous in our database (diversity index 0.33); families seeking a more mixed environment may want to look elsewhere.
- The tuition range suggests the school uses a tiered or sliding scale, so it's worth asking directly what a specific family would pay before assuming the higher number.
- Program offerings beyond religion and Common Core aren't highlighted, so families looking for specialized academics (STEM labs, world languages, arts intensives) should ask what's actually offered day-to-day.
- At around 200 students across seven grades, the school is small enough to feel personal but doesn't have the programmatic scale of larger Catholic academies in the borough.
Identity
Midwood Catholic Academy is a coed Catholic elementary school affiliated with the Brooklyn Diocese, grounded in Catholic teachings, tradition, and sacramental life. Its mission centers on a Christ-centered environment that promotes love, acceptance, trust, and respect. The school uses a Common Core curriculum paired with daily homework, sitting firmly in the traditional Catholic school tradition rather than the progressive wing.
Community
The student body is overwhelmingly Black (88%) with a small Hispanic contingent (under 9%) and very few students of other backgrounds, giving it a homogeneity index of 0.33 — well below most NYC private schools and a fair reflection of the surrounding Flatlands community. Families who choose this school are typically looking for a faith-based education close to home rather than demographic diversity.
Neighborhood
Flatlands is a middle-income southeast Brooklyn neighborhood with a median household income around $85,000, a poverty rate near 12%, and roughly a third of adults holding a bachelor's degree — a fairly typical Brooklyn working- and middle-class profile. Streets are quiet and primarily residential, with the school sitting among the low-rise blocks typical of the area. There's no subway within a 20-minute walk, so most families drive or take the bus.
There's no subway station within a 20-minute walk of the school, so families should plan to drive, get dropped off, or use local MTA buses for the commute.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is MIDWOOD CATHOLIC ACADEMY a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for MIDWOOD CATHOLIC ACADEMY yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Flatlands.
- What grades does MIDWOOD CATHOLIC ACADEMY serve?
- MIDWOOD CATHOLIC ACADEMY serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into MIDWOOD CATHOLIC ACADEMY?
- MIDWOOD CATHOLIC ACADEMY runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is MIDWOOD CATHOLIC ACADEMY public, charter, or private?
- MIDWOOD CATHOLIC ACADEMY is a private school.
- What neighborhood is MIDWOOD CATHOLIC ACADEMY in?
- MIDWOOD CATHOLIC ACADEMY is in Flatlands, Brooklyn.