At a Glance
A Neighborhood Catholic Elementary School Serving Bay Ridge Families
Families seeking a traditional Catholic elementary education in Bay Ridge who value a faith-based environment, are comfortable with a homogeneous student body, and prioritize a neighborhood school with parish ties over small classes or diversity. Ideal for families already connected to the Catholic community or those wanting their children to grow up in a recognizable Brooklyn neighborhood through elementary school.
- Roman Catholic identity with daily prayer and religious instruction integrated throughout the school day
- Small enrollment of 206 students creates a tight-knit, neighborhood feel
- Serves pre-K through 5th grade, allowing families to keep children in one school through elementary years
- Located in Bay Ridge — a recognizable, family-friendly Brooklyn neighborhood with strong community roots
- Student-teacher ratio of 22.9:1 is higher than typical for private schools — expect larger class sizes
- Very homogeneous student body (nearly 80% white) with limited diversity
- Religious affiliation is central to the school — families should be comfortable with Catholic identity and instruction
- No mid-elementary entry point — students enter at pre-K or kindergarten and stay through 5th grade
- Single neighborhood location may limit options for families commuting from other areas
A Roman Catholic elementary school with a traditional approach to faith and academics. The school integrates religious instruction, prayer, and Catholic values into daily school life. With a 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio, classes are larger than typical for a private school of this size.
The student body is notably homogeneous — nearly 79% white, with modest representation of Hispanic and multiracial students. This is a close-knit community where families often live in the neighborhood and have ties to the parish. With only 206 students across pre-K through 5th grade, everyone knows each other.
Bay Ridge is a well-established, family-oriented Brooklyn neighborhood with a strong sense of local identity. Traditionally known for its Irish and Italian heritage, the area offers tree-lined streets, good restaurants, and easy access to the Verrazzano Bridge. It's a neighborhood where many families stay for years, and the school serves as a community anchor.
Bay Ridge is a walkable neighborhood where many families live within a short distance of the school. Parents can expect their children to walk to school, though driving and drop-off are also common.
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What Parents Are Saying
Mixed reviews - parents praise dedicated staff, warm and welcoming environment, and quality education; some concerns about strictness and academic rigor; Niche rating 3/5, GreatSchools 3.6/5
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is ST PATRICK CATHOLIC ACADEMY a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for ST PATRICK CATHOLIC ACADEMY yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Bay Ridge.
- What grades does ST PATRICK CATHOLIC ACADEMY serve?
- ST PATRICK CATHOLIC ACADEMY serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into ST PATRICK CATHOLIC ACADEMY?
- ST PATRICK CATHOLIC ACADEMY runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is ST PATRICK CATHOLIC ACADEMY public, charter, or private?
- ST PATRICK CATHOLIC ACADEMY is a private school.
- What neighborhood is ST PATRICK CATHOLIC ACADEMY in?
- ST PATRICK CATHOLIC ACADEMY is in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
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