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#590 of 992 private schools in NY

Bay Ridge Catholic Academy

Elementary School

365 83RD ST, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

321

Student-Teacher

14.9:1

Score

6.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

321

Student-Teacher

14.9:1

Score

6.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#590 of 992

In Brooklyn

#82 of 173

public schools

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About Bay Ridge Catholic Academy

Bay Ridge Catholic Academy is a private elementary school in Brooklyn, NY. Bay Ridge Catholic Academy serves approximately 321 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Bay Ridge Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #590 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it comparesOn par with NY schools

6.0

This school 6.0 · Average
NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

Bay Ridge Catholic Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How Bay Ridge Catholic Academy compares to 449 public schools serving similar grades in Brooklyn, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.9:1

This School

12.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

321

This School

483

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.0

This School

6.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 67.6% vs 0%

Hispanic 23.4% vs 0%

Asian 5% vs 0%

Black 2.5% vs 0%

Bay Ridge Catholic Academy Brooklyn Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Bay Ridge Catholic Academy (this school)	—	321	14.9:1	6.0
PS 264 BAY RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS	0.3 mi	406	12.7:1	8.5
PS 185 WALTER KASSENBROCK	0.3 mi	583	14.2:1	7.7
PS 127 MCKINLEY PARK	0.5 mi	618	12.6:1	8.6
PS/IS 104 FORT HAMILTON SCHOOL (THE)	0.5 mi	1,097	16.9:1	7.0
RALPH A FABRIZIO SCHOOL	0.6 mi	843	13.2:1	8.5
PS/IS 30 MARY WHITE OVINGTON	0.6 mi	882	10.8:1	6.1
PS 102 BAYVIEW (THE)	0.6 mi	1,071	12.3:1	7.5
JHS 259 WILLIAM MCKINLEY	0.7 mi	1,724	15.4:1	8.3
MADELEINE BRENNAN SCHOOL (THE)	0.9 mi	1,591	16.1:1	8.2
SCHOOL OF MATH SCIENCE AND HEALTHY LIVING	1.1 mi	197	9.8:1	7.4
PS 69 VINCENT D GRIPPO SCHOOL	1.1 mi	555	13.5:1	9.0
SCHOOL FOR FUTURE LEADERS (THE)	1.2 mi	547	14.4:1	9.2
PS 176 OVINGTON	1.2 mi	1,110	15:1	7.2
PS 506 SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND TECHNOLOGY (THE)	1.2 mi	378	9.9:1	6.7
PS 503 SCHOOL OF DISCOVERY (THE)	1.2 mi	586	9:1	6.6
CHRISTA MCAULIFFE SCHOOL (THE) /IS 187	1.3 mi	929	15.7:1	8.3
MS 936 ARTS OFF 3RD	1.3 mi	463	13.2:1	8.7
SUNSET SCHOOL OF CULTURAL LEARNING	1.3 mi	214	7.1:1	7.6
PS 229 DYKER	1.3 mi	1,126	15.9:1	7.1
PS 105 BLYTHEBOURNE (THE)	1.4 mi	1,132	16.6:1	8.4

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NY.

Classroom Attention

C+ 3.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.9:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 7.0 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,239

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 7.4 / 10

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Diversity Index 49%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 321

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NY

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 67.6%

Hispanic 23.4%

Asian 5.0%

Black 2.5%

Two or More 1.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

365 83RD ST, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bay Ridge Catholic Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 127 MCKINLEY PARK (rated 8.6/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 264 BAY RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS (rated 8.5/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, RALPH A FABRIZIO SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.9 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
PS 264 BAY RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS Brooklyn	0.3 mi	406	8.5
BAY RIDGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.3 mi	359	6.8
PS 185 WALTER KASSENBROCK Brooklyn	0.3 mi	583	7.7
DIMITRIOS & GEORGIA KALOIDIS PAROCHIAL SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.3 mi	107	7.7
BAY RIDGE PREPATORY SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.4 mi	358	4.2
PS/IS 104 FORT HAMILTON SCHOOL (THE) Brooklyn	0.5 mi	1,097	7.0
LUTHERAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF BAY RIDGE Brooklyn	0.6 mi	153	6.7
PS 127 MCKINLEY PARK Brooklyn	0.5 mi	618	8.6
PS 102 BAYVIEW (THE) Brooklyn	0.6 mi	1,071	7.5
VISITATION ACADEMY Brooklyn	0.5 mi	104	7.0
PS/IS 30 MARY WHITE OVINGTON Brooklyn	0.6 mi	882	6.1
RALPH A FABRIZIO SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.6 mi	843	8.5
GATEWAY CITY ACADEMY Brooklyn	0.7 mi	39	6.7
ST PATRICK CATHOLIC ACADEMY Brooklyn	0.8 mi	206	5.2
FORT HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.6 mi	3,984	6.9
HIGH SCHOOL OF TELECOMMUNICATION ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY Brooklyn	0.8 mi	1,266	8.6
JHS 259 WILLIAM MCKINLEY Brooklyn	0.7 mi	1,724	8.3
ST EPHREM CATHOLIC ACADEMY Brooklyn	0.7 mi	262	5.5
POLY PREP COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.9 mi	1,081	6.0
XAVERIAN HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.9 mi	1,625	3.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11209 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$92,656

Median Home Value

$905,700

Median Rent

$1,857/mo

Population

70,756

College Educated

52.8%

Homeownership

35.8%

Avg Commute

44.6 min

Poverty Rate

11.3%

Median Age

41.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bay Ridge Catholic Academy

What grades does Bay Ridge Catholic Academy serve?

Bay Ridge Catholic Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Bay Ridge Catholic Academy?

Bay Ridge Catholic Academy has an enrollment of approximately 321 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bay Ridge Catholic Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Bay Ridge Catholic Academy is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Bay Ridge Catholic Academy rank in NY?

Bay Ridge Catholic Academy ranks #590 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Bay Ridge Catholic Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Bay Ridge Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bay Ridge Catholic Academy a private school?

Yes, Bay Ridge Catholic Academy is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Bay Ridge Catholic Academy a religious school?

Bay Ridge Catholic Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 94 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 89 Excellent Transit
Bike Score: 64 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 321
Gender Split: 57% M / 43% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 22
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 177 days
Setting: Large City
County: Kings County
Phone: (718) 745-7643

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