German School Brooklyn
Independent school · Grades K–8
Brooklyn, NY
760 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- BYears serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
German School Brooklyn is an independent private school in Brooklyn, New York, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 192 students and around 7 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2019–20. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 192
- Teachers
- 27.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 93 girls, 99 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 84% of independent elementary schools in New York.
- Compared with 85 independent elementary schools in New York.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about German School Brooklyn
What grades does German School Brooklyn serve?
German School Brooklyn serves grades K–8.
How many students attend German School Brooklyn?
About 192 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at German School Brooklyn?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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