At a Glance
A Small, Community-Focused Elementary School in East Flatbush
Families seeking a small, community-rooted elementary school in East Flatbush who value intimate class sizes and a diverse student body. This school is particularly well-suited for families who live in or near the neighborhood and want a neighborhood school feel with more personalized attention than larger institutions can offer.
- Very small enrollment (138 students) creates an intimate, family-like environment
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio allows for individualized attention
- Serves pre-kindergarten through 5th grade, offering a continuous K-5 experience
- High diversity index (0.699) with a predominantly Black student community
- Nonsectarian and coeducational — no religious requirements
- The small size means limited extracurricular offerings compared to larger schools
- Low neighborhood safety score (34/100) may be a concern for some families
- Moderate transit access (56/100) — car or bus dependency likely
- With only 7.9 full-time teachers, specialized resources may be constrained
- As a private school, tuition costs are not listed but represent a significant commitment
A small, neighborhood elementary school with a community-oriented feel and a predominantly Black student body.
The student body is predominantly Black (63%), with a quarter of students identifying as multiracial or other. The diversity index of 0.699 indicates meaningful diversity across racial and ethnic lines, though the community is less racially diverse than some Brooklyn private schools that draw from wider geographic areas.
Phyl's Academy sits in East Flatbush, a residential neighborhood in central Brooklyn known for its Caribbean community and family-oriented atmosphere. The area has a safety score of 34 out of 100, which is notably low, and moderate transit access at 56 out of 100.
The Tilden Avenue location places the school in a residential pocket of East Flatbush. Families should consider transportation logistics carefully, as the transit score suggests commuting options may be limited depending on where you live.
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What Parents Are Saying
Positive reviews on Niche (4.88/5) and GreatSchools (3.8/5). Parents praise the professional staff, patient and kind teachers, family-like environment, and engaging activities like Zumba classes. Alumni note the school provided a strong learning foundation for advanced elementary schools.
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is PHYL'S ACADEMY PREP SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for PHYL'S ACADEMY PREP SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in East Flatbush-Farragut.
- What grades does PHYL'S ACADEMY PREP SCHOOL serve?
- PHYL'S ACADEMY PREP SCHOOL serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into PHYL'S ACADEMY PREP SCHOOL?
- PHYL'S ACADEMY PREP SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is PHYL'S ACADEMY PREP SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- PHYL'S ACADEMY PREP SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is PHYL'S ACADEMY PREP SCHOOL in?
- PHYL'S ACADEMY PREP SCHOOL is in East Flatbush-Farragut, Brooklyn.
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