At a Glance
A Tiny Elementary School Where Every Child Is Known by Name
Best suited for
Families seeking an exceptionally small, personal elementary experience with traditional values and one-on-one attention. Parents who value community roots over diverse student populations and appreciate the simplicity focus of Amish-influenced education will find this school well-suited to their child.
What stands out
- 7:1 student-teacher ratio — among the smallest in the city
- Amish-affiliated values emphasizing community and simplicity
- Tiny school size means every child is known
- Serves pre-K through 5th grade in one building
- Focus on foundational academics
Things to consider
- Very small enrollment (106 students) means limited social opportunities and extracurricular options
- Low diversity — the student body is not demographically varied
- Amish affiliation may reflect specific religious or cultural values that not all families relate to
- Limited information available about advanced programs or special initiatives
- East New York location requires consideration of commute for some families
Identity
An ultra-small elementary school with an Amish values framework and extremely personalized attention
Community
Nearly all students are Black (96%), with a small Hispanic population (4%). The school serves a specific community in East New York, though the diversity index is low.
Neighborhood
East New York-New Lots is a Brooklyn neighborhood with deep roots in working-class and immigrant families. It's a place where neighbors know each other, with strong community ties and a family-dense atmosphere.
The school is accessible by public transit and sits in a residential area of East New York, though the neighborhood is car-oriented and many families drive.
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What Parents Are Saying
Highly positive reviews with 5/5 rating; parents describe school as 'godsend' and 'diamond in the rough' with small classes, pleasant staff, and excellent academic programs
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is NEW GRACE EDUCATION CENTER a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for NEW GRACE EDUCATION CENTER yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in East New York-New Lots.
- What grades does NEW GRACE EDUCATION CENTER serve?
- NEW GRACE EDUCATION CENTER serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into NEW GRACE EDUCATION CENTER?
- NEW GRACE EDUCATION CENTER runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is NEW GRACE EDUCATION CENTER public, charter, or private?
- NEW GRACE EDUCATION CENTER is a private school.
- What neighborhood is NEW GRACE EDUCATION CENTER in?
- NEW GRACE EDUCATION CENTER is in East New York-New Lots, Brooklyn.