At a Glance
A Small Catholic Elementary School Serving a Surprisingly Diverse Community in Midwood
Best suited for
Families seeking a small, faith-based elementary education who value diversity and want a traditional Catholic school environment. It's particularly well-suited for families in the Midwood/Sheepshead Bay area who want a parochial option without traveling far, and who appreciate the smaller class sizes and community feel that 172 students provides.
What stands out
- A remarkably diverse student body for a Catholic school — 42% Black, 41% White, breaking the typical homogeneous private school pattern
- Small scale (172 students) means a 12.8:1 ratio and real community feel
- Pre-K through 5th grade under one roof — families can keep siblings together
- Coed environment from PK onward, which works well for families preferring mixed-gender classrooms from the start
Things to consider
- Religious instruction is part of the curriculum — families should be comfortable with Catholic values and traditions
- At 172 students total, the school is quite small — limited extracurricular breadth compared to larger private schools
- Private tuition applies — cost is a real factor, though typically less than elite private schools
- As a Catholic school, there may be parish affiliation requirements for enrollment
Identity
A small Catholic elementary school (PK-5) with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio, offering personalized attention within a faith-based framework.
Community
With 172 students across six grade levels, this is a tight-knit community where teachers can know each child. The demographics are distinctive for a Catholic school — 42% Black and 41% White, with smaller Hispanic and Asian populations.
Neighborhood
Located on Avenue T in the Madison/Midwood area of Brooklyn, this neighborhood is residential and family-dense (61/100 family density). It's a working-class to middle-class community with a mix of long-time residents and families drawn to its relatively affordable housing stock compared to more expensive Brooklyn neighborhoods.
The school sits in a car-friendly neighborhood with decent access to local shops and the nearby BMT subway lines along Avenue M and Kings Highway.
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What Parents Are Saying
4.7/5 rating on GreatSchools; parents describe school as small, effective, engaging with strong academics and wonderful teachers; positive community atmosphere with diverse after-school activities including gymnastics, cooking, STEM, and debate clubs
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is ST EDMUND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for ST EDMUND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Madison.
- What grades does ST EDMUND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
- ST EDMUND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into ST EDMUND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
- ST EDMUND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is ST EDMUND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- ST EDMUND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is ST EDMUND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in?
- ST EDMUND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is in Madison, Brooklyn.