At a Glance
A Small Catholic Elementary School Near Prospect Park With an 8.5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Families seeking a small, intimate Catholic elementary school experience in the Windsor Terrace-South Slope area, near Prospect Park. Particularly well-matched for parents who prioritize faith-based education, small class sizes, and a traditional parochial school environment over maximum diversity or progressive secular pedagogy.
- 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio — exceptionally small for a private school
- Roman Catholic identity with daily faith-based learning
- Serves pre-K through 5th grade in a single elementary campus
- Located directly adjacent to Prospect Park
- Catholic religious affiliation is central to the school — families should be comfortable with faith-based education
- The student body skews predominantly white (61.7%) — less diverse than some Brooklyn private options
- Safety scores are moderate (55/100) — worth visiting to assess firsthand
- Tuition costs are not disclosed here but Catholic schooltuition in Brooklyn typically ranges from $5,000-$15,000+ annually
A small Roman Catholic elementary school with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio — this is intentionally small and personal, with 26.6 full-time teachers for 227 students across pre-K through 5th grade.
The student body is predominantly white (61.7%), with meaningful representation of Black (18.5%) and Hispanic (15.4%) students, plus a small multiracial population (4.4%). The diversity index of 0.7474 indicates moderate diversity by private school standards — not highly diverse, but not monolithic either. Families here tend to be those who have specifically chosen a Catholic school education.
Windsor Terrace-South Slope is a residential Brooklyn neighborhood bordering Prospect Park, known for its family-friendly atmosphere and tree-lined streets. The area has strong family density (74/100) and offers decent transit access (65/100). The safety score of 55/100 is moderate — this is a real neighborhood where parents should visit and get a feel for the specific blocks.
Located near Prospect Park West, the school benefits from proximity to the park and local shops. Families should note that the neighborhood is predominantly residential — your daily commute will likely involve some walking or short transit rides.
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What Parents Are Saying
Generally positive - parents praise caring teachers, strong academics, small class sizes, welcoming community, excellent communication, and diverse student body. Multiple reviews highlight the school's commitment to both academic excellence and moral values.
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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