At a Glance
A Catholic Elementary School in Residential Brooklyn — Faith, Academics, and Community Roots
Families seeking a traditional Catholic elementary education in a quiet, residential Brooklyn neighborhood — ideal for parents who prioritize faith-based values, don't need ultra-small classes, and have transportation flexibility. Works well for families who live in or near Marine Park/Mill Basin and want a neighborhood school with community roots.
- Roman Catholic identity with faith-based curriculum integrated into daily life
- Serves a wide grade range (PK-5) allowing siblings to stay in one school
- Moderate-sized elementary school — 277 students total
- Located in a quiet, suburban-feel Brooklyn neighborhood away from city chaos
- Family-dense residential area with nearby parks and green space
- Student-teacher ratio of 19.9:1 is higher than many private schools — class sizes are moderate, not intimate
- Less diverse student body compared to most NYC schools — 54% white
- Transit accessibility is limited (59/100) — you'll likely need a car or rely on buses
- Religious affiliation means faith-based instruction is central — a fit check for non-Catholic families
- This neighborhood requires a car more than most of the city
A Roman Catholic elementary school serving PK-5th grade with moderate class sizes and a faith-based curriculum. Not ultra-selective or ultra-small — it's a traditional Catholic school experience in a residential Brooklyn neighborhood.
277 students across pre-K through 5th grade with a student-teacher ratio of about 20:1. The demographics skew white (54.5%) with a significant Black student population (34.3%). Diversity index of 0.62 places it in the middle range — more diverse than some suburban schools but less so than most NYC public schools.
Marine Park-Mill Basin-Bergen Beach is a quiet, residential corner of Brooklyn — not Manhattan, not trendy Williamsburg, but a neighborhood of single-family homes, local shops, and plenty of green space nearby (Marine Park itself). It's the kind of place where you might drive or take the bus rather than the subway.
This neighborhood scores 59/100 on transit — decent but not highly walkable to subways. You'll likely need a car or rely on buses. The area is safe (67/100) and family-friendly, but don't expect the walkable, train-accessible life of more central Brooklyn or Manhattan.
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What Parents Are Saying
Multiple positive reviews praise excellent education, dedicated staff, amazing principal, safe family-like atmosphere, and strong values. However, one alumni review mentions concerns about racial treatment and emphasis on money.
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
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- ST BERNARD CATHOLIC ACADEMY is in Marine Park-Mill Basin-Bergen Beach, Brooklyn.
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