At a Glance
A Catholic school in Park Slope that trades exclusivity for diversity and small classes.
Best suited for
Catholic or Catholic-curious families in or near Park Slope who want small classes, real diversity, and a values-based education without the tuition of a Slope independent school — and who are ready to navigate a middle school search in five years.
What stands out
- The Young Composers Initiative is unusual for an elementary school and signals real investment in original music-making, not just performing pieces off the page.
- Spanish instruction starting in the early years gives kids a meaningful head start in a second language without the tuition of a language-immersion independent school.
- Responsive Classroom and differentiated instruction, paired with Catholic values, produce a hybrid feel — structured and values-driven, but not strict or one-size-fits-all.
- First Lego League and a real arts and music program round out academics with the kind of enrichment many families would otherwise pay extra for.
- The tuition range ($9,516–$19,062 for 2026-27) is notably more accessible than most Park Slope independents, where $40k+ is becoming standard.
Things to consider
- Catholic identity is real, not nominal — expect religion curriculum, sacramental preparation, and school Masses; families should be comfortable with that formation.
- The wide tuition range almost certainly reflects a parish-rate vs. non-parish-rate structure, so ask early how that affects your family's cost.
- PreK through 5th means a middle school search begins at the end of fifth grade — factor that transition into the decision.
- Rolling admissions offer flexibility but also mean spots can close unpredictably; apply earlier rather than later if interested.
- Park Slope private schools tend to have long parent-involvement expectations — if that's a fit, great; if not, ask about actual time commitments.
Identity
St Saviour Catholic Academy educates the whole child — mind, body, and spirit — within a Catholic framework, but blends in modern progressive practices like Responsive Classroom and differentiated instruction. The school explicitly names cultural diversity as a core value, which signals an openness beyond a single parish catchment. It serves PreK through 5th grade on a single Park Slope campus.
Community
Parents consistently describe the community as culturally diverse, with small classes that let teachers really know each child. The family pool likely draws from Park Slope's broader Catholic and Brooklyn Catholic-school families rather than a single parish — the explicit diversity language suggests families from multiple backgrounds. Parent reviewers describe it as a neighborhood gem, which usually means tight-knit parent involvement.
Neighborhood
Park Slope is one of Brooklyn's wealthiest and most educated neighborhoods — the kind of place where four-figure annual giving is normal — and St Saviour sits right in the middle of it. The area skews heavily college-educated (over 82% of adults hold a bachelor's or higher) and comfortably middle-to-upper-income. For families who already live in the Slope, the commute is essentially next door; for outsiders, the neighborhood's family-friendly infrastructure (parks, libraries, stroller-friendly blocks) is part of the appeal.
The 7 Av F and G stop is about a 3-minute walk, making this one of the easier Brooklyn private schools to reach by subway; the 15 St–Prospect Park F and G is roughly 9 minutes on foot, and the 4 Av-9 St R is around 13.
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What Parents Are Saying
Overwhelmingly positive - parents consistently praise small class sizes, caring and qualified teachers, diverse community, and strong academic curriculum. Ratings of 4.33/5 and 4.7/5. Multiple reviews describe it as a 'hidden gem' and 'neighborhood gem' with an excellent early childhood program.
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is ST SAVIOUR CATHOLIC ACADEMY a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for ST SAVIOUR CATHOLIC ACADEMY yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Park Slope.
- What grades does ST SAVIOUR CATHOLIC ACADEMY serve?
- ST SAVIOUR CATHOLIC ACADEMY serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into ST SAVIOUR CATHOLIC ACADEMY?
- ST SAVIOUR CATHOLIC ACADEMY runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is ST SAVIOUR CATHOLIC ACADEMY public, charter, or private?
- ST SAVIOUR CATHOLIC ACADEMY is a private school.
- What neighborhood is ST SAVIOUR CATHOLIC ACADEMY in?
- ST SAVIOUR CATHOLIC ACADEMY is in Park Slope, Brooklyn.