At a Glance
A Small Catholic Elementary School Serving a Predominantly Black Community in Flatlands
Families seeking a Catholic elementary education in a small, neighborhood-based school setting — particularly those who value religious formation and live in or near the Flatlands area. Works well for parents who want their children in a tightly knit community where teachers know every student, and who are comfortable with the Catholic school model.
- Roman Catholic identity with weekly mass and religious instruction
- Small enrollment of approximately 200 students across pre-K through 5th grade
- Elementary-only focus means all programs are tailored to younger children
- Located in a residential neighborhood with strong community ties
- Religious instruction is required — families should be comfortable with Catholic values and practices
- Below-average safety score (52/100) in the surrounding neighborhood
- Low diversity means limited exposure to a broad range of backgrounds
- As a small school, extracurricular offerings may be more limited than at larger institutions
- Tuition costs for private Catholic schools are an additional financial commitment
A Roman Catholic elementary school with traditional religious affiliation and values-based education
Nearly 90% of students identify as Black, creating a culturally specific community within Brooklyn's Catholic school system. With around 200 students total, this is a tight-knit school where families often live in the immediate neighborhood.
Flatlands is a residential neighborhood in eastern Brooklyn characterized by single-family homes and tree-lined streets. The area has moderate public transit access and a high family density, though safety scores are below average.
Flatlands is primarily a car-oriented neighborhood. Most families drive or rely on buses; walking to school is common for nearby residents but less practical for those coming from further away.
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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.
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