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Brooklyn Jesuit Prep

Independent Catholic school · Grades 5–8

Brooklyn, NY

925 E 37th St, Brooklyn, NY 11210

Overall grade: A+

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  • A-Years serving families
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What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 83% of Catholic schools in New York
  • Serving families in Brooklyn since at least 2011

Brooklyn Jesuit Prep is an independent Catholic school in Brooklyn, New York, for students from 5th grade through 8th grade. It has about 88 students and around 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 83% of Catholic elementary schools in New York. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Brooklyn. Students attend about 8.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 5–8
Students
88
Teachers
12 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 48 girls, 40 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 8.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 83% of Catholic elementary schools in New York (7 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 84% of Catholic elementary schools in New York.
    • Compared with 242 Catholic elementary schools in New York.

    Students by survey year

    85’11–1279’13–1486’15–1697’17–1887’19–2082’21–2288’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    514
    629
    720
    825

    Student body

    Black92%
    Hispanic or Latino8%

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    Questions about Brooklyn Jesuit Prep

    What grades does Brooklyn Jesuit Prep serve?

    Brooklyn Jesuit Prep serves grades 5–8.

    How many students attend Brooklyn Jesuit Prep?

    About 88 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Brooklyn Jesuit Prep?

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