Very Good
#96 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 10% of private schools
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School
Elementary School · Brooklyn, NY
A private elementary school in Brooklyn, NY serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
185 CT ST, Brooklyn, NY 11201
- 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
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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
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$169,285
Median home value
$1,131,700
Median rent
$3,207/mo
College educated
79.2%
Homeownership
35.5%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School is listed in Brooklyn, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Brooklyn Heights Montessori School
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School is a private elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, serving approximately 152 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #96 of 992 private schools in NY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brooklyn Heights Montessori School
What grades does Brooklyn Heights Montessori School serve?
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Brooklyn Heights Montessori School?
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 152 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Heights Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Heights Montessori School is 4.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Brooklyn Heights Montessori School rank in NY?
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School ranks #96 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Brooklyn Heights Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Brooklyn Heights Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Brooklyn Heights Montessori School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Brooklyn Heights Montessori School a religious school?
No, Brooklyn Heights Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 152
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 165 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Phone
- (929) 359-7127
- Area population (ZIP 11201)
- 69,251
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11201; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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