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#375 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 38% of private schools

Gateway City Academy

Elementary School

257 BAY RIDGE AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

7.2:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

7.2:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#375 of 992

In Brooklyn

#46 of 173

public schools

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About Gateway City Academy

Gateway City Academy is a private elementary school in Brooklyn, NY. Gateway City Academy serves approximately 39 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Gateway City Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #375 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares0.8 pts above NY schools

6.7

This school 6.7 · Average
NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

At 39 students, Gateway City Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 7.2:1 students to teachers, Gateway City Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Gateway City 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.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Gateway City Academy compares to 449 public schools serving similar grades in Brooklyn, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

7.2:1

This School

12.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

483

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.7

This School

6.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 46.2% vs 0%

Asian 15.4% vs 0%

White 12.8% vs 0%

Gateway City Academy Brooklyn Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Gateway City Academy (this school)	—	39	7.2:1	6.7
PS 102 BAYVIEW (THE)	0.2 mi	1,071	12.3:1	7.5
PS/IS 30 MARY WHITE OVINGTON	0.3 mi	882	10.8:1	6.1
SCHOOL OF MATH SCIENCE AND HEALTHY LIVING	0.4 mi	197	9.8:1	7.4
PS 506 SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND TECHNOLOGY (THE)	0.6 mi	378	9.9:1	6.7
PS 503 SCHOOL OF DISCOVERY (THE)	0.6 mi	586	9:1	6.6
MS 936 ARTS OFF 3RD	0.6 mi	463	13.2:1	8.7
SUNSET SCHOOL OF CULTURAL LEARNING	0.6 mi	214	7.1:1	7.6
RALPH A FABRIZIO SCHOOL	0.6 mi	843	13.2:1	8.5
LEEP DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL	0.9 mi	432	11.7:1	8.4
JHS 259 WILLIAM MCKINLEY	0.9 mi	1,724	15.4:1	8.3
PS 185 WALTER KASSENBROCK	0.9 mi	583	14.2:1	7.7
PS 69 VINCENT D GRIPPO SCHOOL	0.9 mi	555	13.5:1	9.0
PS 127 MCKINLEY PARK	0.9 mi	618	12.6:1	8.6
SCHOOL FOR FUTURE LEADERS (THE)	1.0 mi	547	14.4:1	9.2
PS 264 BAY RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS	1.1 mi	406	12.7:1	8.5
PS 94 HENRY LONGFELLOW (THE)	1.1 mi	866	9.7:1	8.7
PS 1 BERGEN (THE)	1.2 mi	722	12:1	4.1
PS 105 BLYTHEBOURNE (THE)	1.2 mi	1,132	16.6:1	8.4
PS/IS 104 FORT HAMILTON SCHOOL (THE)	1.2 mi	1,097	16.9:1	7.0
CHRISTA MCAULIFFE SCHOOL (THE) /IS 187	1.3 mi	929	15.7:1	8.3

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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

B+ 7.4 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.2:1

Instructional Commitment

B 5.5 / 10

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School Day Length 6.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,170

Diversity & Inclusion

A+ 9.5 / 10

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Diversity Index 69%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C 2.5 / 10

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Enrollment 39

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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)

Hispanic 46.2%

Two or More 23.1%

Asian 15.4%

White 12.8%

Pacific Islander 2.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

257 BAY RIDGE AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Gateway City Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 127 MCKINLEY PARK (rated 8.6/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is RALPH A FABRIZIO SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, DIMITRIOS & GEORGIA KALOIDIS PAROCHIAL SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.9 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
PS 102 BAYVIEW (THE) Brooklyn	0.2 mi	1,071	7.5
HIGH SCHOOL OF TELECOMMUNICATION ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY Brooklyn	0.2 mi	1,266	8.6
PS/IS 30 MARY WHITE OVINGTON Brooklyn	0.3 mi	882	6.1
BAY RIDGE PREPATORY SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.3 mi	358	4.2
LUTHERAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF BAY RIDGE Brooklyn	0.3 mi	153	6.7
SCHOOL OF MATH SCIENCE AND HEALTHY LIVING Brooklyn	0.4 mi	197	7.4
XAVERIAN HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.5 mi	1,625	3.8
MS 936 ARTS OFF 3RD Brooklyn	0.6 mi	463	8.7
SUNSET SCHOOL OF CULTURAL LEARNING Brooklyn	0.6 mi	214	7.6
PS 506 SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND TECHNOLOGY (THE) Brooklyn	0.6 mi	378	6.7
PS 503 SCHOOL OF DISCOVERY (THE) Brooklyn	0.6 mi	586	6.6
RALPH A FABRIZIO SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.6 mi	843	8.5
BAY RIDGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.7 mi	359	6.8
BAY RIDGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY Brooklyn	0.7 mi	321	6.0
BAY RIDGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Brooklyn	0.7 mi	81	7.2
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC ACADEMY OF BRO Brooklyn	0.7 mi	156	6.3
DIMITRIOS & GEORGIA KALOIDIS PAROCHIAL SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.9 mi	107	7.7
PS 185 WALTER KASSENBROCK Brooklyn	0.9 mi	583	7.7
PS 127 MCKINLEY PARK Brooklyn	0.9 mi	618	8.6
FORT HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.9 mi	3,984	6.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11220 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$64,201

Median Home Value

$1,021,200

Median Rent

$1,688/mo

Population

90,792

College Educated

25.4%

Homeownership

27.6%

Avg Commute

43.6 min

Poverty Rate

23.3%

Median Age

37.2

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

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OUR LADY OF GRACE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Manhasset, NY	53	6.7
FOREST HILLS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Forest Hills, NY	47	6.8
CHILDREN'S UNIT FOR TREATMENT & EVALUATION Binghamton, NY	38	6.6
GERMAN SCHOOL MANHATTAN New York, NY	34	6.6
HAWK MEADOW MONTESSORI SCHOOL Poughkeepsie, NY	30	6.6
EBENEZER PREPARATORY SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY	38	6.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Gateway City Academy

What grades does Gateway City Academy serve?

Gateway City Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Gateway City Academy?

Gateway City Academy has an enrollment of approximately 39 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway City Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Gateway City Academy is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Gateway City Academy rank in NY?

Gateway City Academy ranks #375 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Gateway City Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Gateway City Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Gateway City Academy a private school?

Yes, Gateway City Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Gateway City Academy a religious school?

Gateway City Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 94 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 92 Rider’s Paradise
Bike Score: 80 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 39
Gender Split: 36% M / 64% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 5
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Christian, no specific denomination
School Day: 6.5 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Kings County
Phone: (718) 921-3737

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