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ST STANISLAUS KOSTKA CATHOLIC ACAD

12 NEWELL STREET

At a Glance

A small, faith-rooted Catholic elementary tucked into the heart of Greenpoint, where the parish feel still does the heavy lifting.

Best suited for

Catholic families (or families open to faith-based education) in Greenpoint and northern Brooklyn who want a small, nurturing elementary with strong academics and a real sense of community.

What stands out

  • At 175 students with a 13:1 ratio, this is one of the smaller elementary options in the area — class sizes stay personal and the community feels tight.
  • Spanish is offered as a dedicated foreign language, which is a meaningful addition for a parish elementary at this price point.
  • Programs span STEM, music and performance, art, athletics, and Spanish — a notably broad offering for a small Catholic school.
  • Tuition in the $8,250–$15,500 range is modest by Brooklyn private-school norms, especially given the Catholic-academy structure.
  • Rolling admissions give families flexibility around timing, rather than a fixed March deadline.

Things to consider

  • The school stops at 5th grade, so families will need to plan a middle-school transition — worth thinking about from day one.
  • The student body is 84.6% white, so families prioritizing racial and cultural diversity may want to weigh that honestly.
  • The wide tuition range ($8,250–$15,500) typically reflects parish rate versus non-parish rate and grade level — confirm what your family would actually pay.
  • It's a faith-based school with a Catholic mission; families should be comfortable with that identity shaping the daily experience.

Identity

Religious

A coed Roman Catholic elementary affiliated with the Brooklyn Diocese and accredited through NCEA, serving PK through 5th grade in a child-centered, faith-based environment. Its mission blends academic rigor, spiritual development, and appreciation of diversity within a nurturing community. The school has long-standing parish ties that shape its identity.

Community

Homogeneous

With 175 students and a 13:1 student-teacher ratio, this is an intentionally small school where most families know one another. The student body is predominantly white (84.6%), with smaller shares of Hispanic (7.4%), Asian (6.3%), and Black (1.7%) students — a relatively homogeneous mix that reflects the surrounding Greenpoint community more than citywide diversity.

Neighborhood

Greenpoint

Greenpoint is a settled, largely residential corner of northern Brooklyn where median household income sits around $126,000 and about 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — a comparatively affluent, well-educated neighborhood. The poverty rate is modest at 8.4%, and the area has retained its Polish and parish-centered character in many blocks, which fits the school's identity well.

The closest subway is Nassau Av on the G line, about a 6-minute walk; the Graham Av L stop is roughly 13 minutes on foot and Lorimer St (L) about 14 minutes.

Notable Programs

STEM ProgramMusic & Performance ArtsAthleticsForeign Language (Spanish)Art & Design

What Parents Are Saying

Highly positive reviews - parents praise a nurturing environment, small class sizes, family-friendly atmosphere, dedicated teachers, and strong academic and spiritual development. Ratings of 5/5 and 3.7/5

Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is ST STANISLAUS KOSTKA CATHOLIC ACAD a good school?
Published quality ratings aren't available for ST STANISLAUS KOSTKA CATHOLIC ACAD yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Greenpoint.
What grades does ST STANISLAUS KOSTKA CATHOLIC ACAD serve?
ST STANISLAUS KOSTKA CATHOLIC ACAD serves grades Pre-K to 5.
How do students get into ST STANISLAUS KOSTKA CATHOLIC ACAD?
ST STANISLAUS KOSTKA CATHOLIC ACAD runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
Is ST STANISLAUS KOSTKA CATHOLIC ACAD public, charter, or private?
ST STANISLAUS KOSTKA CATHOLIC ACAD is a private school.
What neighborhood is ST STANISLAUS KOSTKA CATHOLIC ACAD in?
ST STANISLAUS KOSTKA CATHOLIC ACAD is in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.