At a Glance
A Small Catholic Elementary School Serving Bushwick's Hispanic Community
Families seeking a small, traditional Catholic elementary school in Bushwick, particularly Spanish-speaking parents who value a school community that reflects their heritage and language. Best for families who prioritize intimate classroom settings and Catholic values over progressive programming or cultural diversity.
- Very small enrollment (183 students) creates an intimate, family-like environment
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio means more individual attention
- Pre-K through 5th grade under one roof — siblings stay together
- Strong Hispanic representation aligns with neighborhood's cultural identity
- Catholic faith-based education with traditional values
- Heavily homogeneous student body — not a culturally diverse environment
- No progressive or innovative programming — traditional Catholic approach
- Limited enrollment means fewer extracurricular options than larger schools
- Faith-based requirement may not fit all families
- Only elementary grades — families will need to plan for middle school transition
St. Brigid Catholic Academy is a Roman Catholic elementary school rooted in the parish tradition. It's small, intimate, and unpretentious — not a flashy private school, but a neighborhood institution that has served working-class families in Bushwick for generations.
The student body is remarkably homogeneous — 85% Hispanic, reflecting the neighborhood's demographics. This isn't a culturally diverse school in the traditional sense, but it does mean Spanish-speaking families will find a community that shares their language and cultural values. Parents tend to be working-class families who value Catholic education within their own cultural context.
Bushwick (West) is a dense, predominantly working-class neighborhood in North Brooklyn. It's known for its Puerto Rican and Dominican roots, vibrant street culture, and increasingly, its mix of longtime residents and new arrivals. Grove Street places the school in a residential pocket that's convenient to the J and M trains.
The school sits in a walkable residential area of Bushwick, with good subway access via the J/M lines. Families in the immediate neighborhood can easily walk; those coming from farther afield will rely on public transit or driving.
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What Parents Are Saying
5.8/10 rating on MySchoolScout based on academic performance, student growth, and school environment data
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is ST BRIGID CATHOLIC ACADEMY a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for ST BRIGID CATHOLIC ACADEMY yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Bushwick (West).
- What grades does ST BRIGID CATHOLIC ACADEMY serve?
- ST BRIGID CATHOLIC ACADEMY serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into ST BRIGID CATHOLIC ACADEMY?
- ST BRIGID CATHOLIC ACADEMY runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is ST BRIGID CATHOLIC ACADEMY public, charter, or private?
- ST BRIGID CATHOLIC ACADEMY is a private school.
- What neighborhood is ST BRIGID CATHOLIC ACADEMY in?
- ST BRIGID CATHOLIC ACADEMY is in Bushwick (West), Brooklyn.
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