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#864 of 992 private schools in NY

Great Oaks Elementary School

Elementary School · Brooklyn, NY

A private elementary school in Brooklyn, NY serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

4718 FARRAGUT RD, Brooklyn, NY 11203

  • 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+6.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
D1.4 / 10
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School Day Length5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours900
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-4.5 / 10
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Diversity Index6%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B5.8 / 10
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Enrollment96
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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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The neighborhood

Where Great Oaks Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 86Very Walkable
  • Transit 79Excellent Transit
  • Bike 56Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$68,028

Median home value

$677,700

Median rent

$1,566/mo

College educated

25.9%

Homeownership

39.4%

Poverty rate

16%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Black96.9%
Hispanic2.1%
Two or More1.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
PS 109Enrollment path unverified6.3PK–80.1 mi542Compare →
PS 198Enrollment path unverified6.1PK–50.3 mi292Compare →
St Catherine Genoa-st Therese LisieuPrivate · tuition5.6privatePK–80.3 mi141Compare →
Ebenezer Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5privatePK–80.4 mi38Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Great Oaks Elementary School is listed in Brooklyn, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Great Oaks Elementary School

Great Oaks Elementary School is a private elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, serving approximately 96 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #864 of 992 private schools in NY.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Great Oaks Elementary School

What grades does Great Oaks Elementary School serve?

Great Oaks Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Great Oaks Elementary School?

Great Oaks Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 96 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Oaks Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Great Oaks Elementary School is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Great Oaks Elementary School rank in NY?

Great Oaks Elementary School ranks #864 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Great Oaks Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Great Oaks Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Great Oaks Elementary School a private school?

Yes, Great Oaks Elementary School 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 Great Oaks Elementary School a religious school?

Great Oaks Elementary School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
96
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Area population (ZIP 11203)
76,853
Area average commute
46 min
Area median age
43.2
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 11203; 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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