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#714 of 992 private schools in NY

Phyl's Academy Prep

Elementary School

3520 TILDEN AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

138

Student-Teacher

17.5:1

Score

5.7

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Enrollment

138

Student-Teacher

17.5:1

Score

5.7

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#714 of 992

In Brooklyn

#110 of 173

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About Phyl's Academy Prep

Phyl's Academy Prep is a private elementary school in Brooklyn, NY. Phyl's Academy Prep serves approximately 138 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Phyl's Academy Prep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #714 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it comparesOn par with NY schools

5.7

This school 5.7 · Average
NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

At 138 students, Phyl's Academy Prep 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.

Phyl's Academy Prep 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 Phyl's Academy Prep compares to 332 public schools serving similar grades in Brooklyn, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.5:1

This School

12.7:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

138

This School

496

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.7

This School

5.9

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 63% vs 0%

White 5.8% vs 0%

Hispanic 5.8% vs 0%

Phyl's Academy Prep Brooklyn Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Phyl's Academy Prep (this school)	—	138	17.5:1	5.7
PS 181	0.2 mi	562	11.5:1	4.4
PS 399 STANLEY EUGENE CLARKE	0.4 mi	144	10.3:1	3.4
EAST FLATBUSH ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL (EFACS)	0.5 mi	220	18.3:1	6.9
PS 235 JANICE MARIE KNIGHT SCHOOL	0.6 mi	642	15.3:1	6.4
CENTRAL BROOKLYN ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL	0.6 mi	809	17.6:1	8.3
PS 361 EAST FLATBUSH EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL	0.7 mi	364	9.6:1	5.8
FLATBUSH ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL	0.7 mi	306	18:1	6.8
NORMA ADAMS CLEMONS ACADEMY	0.7 mi	556	12.9:1	3.3
PS 135 SHELDON A BROOKNER	0.7 mi	318	14.5:1	6.0
PS 198	0.7 mi	292	12.2:1	6.1
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-FLATBUSH	0.7 mi	632	—:1	5.8
PS 208 ELSA EBELING	0.7 mi	266	10.6:1	4.8
EXPLORE CHARTER SCHOOL	0.8 mi	523	17.4:1	6.1
PS 141	0.8 mi	382	5.2:1	4.6
PS 397 FOSTER-LAURIE	0.8 mi	167	11.9:1	8.0
PS 92 ADRIAN HEGEMAN	0.9 mi	279	10.7:1	4.2
PS 109	0.9 mi	542	11.3:1	6.3
PS 244 RICHARD R GREEN	1.0 mi	320	8.4:1	6.3
PS 245	1.0 mi	224	10.2:1	6.6
PS 91 ALBANY AVENUE SCHOOL (THE)	1.0 mi	151	11.6:1	6.0

Showing 20 of 332 schools. View all schools in Brooklyn

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 2.7 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 17.5:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 6.6 / 10

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School Day Length 6.8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,224

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 7.8 / 10

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Diversity Index 53%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 138

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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)

Black 63.0%

Two or More 25.4%

White 5.8%

Hispanic 5.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3520 TILDEN AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Phyl's Academy Prep may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. CENTRAL BROOKLYN ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 397 FOSTER-LAURIE (rated 8.0/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, EAST FLATBUSH ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL (EFACS) (rated 6.9/10, 0.5 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 181 Brooklyn	0.2 mi	562	4.4
BRYANS EDUCATIONAL CENTER Brooklyn	0.3 mi	15	—
EAST FLATBUSH ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL (EFACS) Brooklyn	0.5 mi	220	6.9
PS 399 STANLEY EUGENE CLARKE Brooklyn	0.4 mi	144	3.4
PS 235 JANICE MARIE KNIGHT SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.6 mi	642	6.4
MS 246 WALT WHITMAN Brooklyn	0.5 mi	346	5.5
CENTRAL BROOKLYN ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.6 mi	809	8.3
PS 361 EAST FLATBUSH EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.7 mi	364	5.8
ST CATHERINE GENOA-ST THERESE LISIEU Brooklyn	0.6 mi	141	5.6
ST CATHERINE GENOA-ST THERESE LISIEU Brooklyn	0.6 mi	141	5.6
PS 198 Brooklyn	0.7 mi	292	6.1
FLATBUSH ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.7 mi	306	6.8
BATTALION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Brooklyn	0.7 mi	57	4.0
PS 397 FOSTER-LAURIE Brooklyn	0.8 mi	167	8.0
PARKSIDE PREPARATORY ACADEMY Brooklyn	0.8 mi	269	5.8
PS 141 Brooklyn	0.8 mi	382	4.6
EXPLORE CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.8 mi	523	6.1
HIGH SCHOOL FOR PUBLIC SERVICE-HEROES OF TOMORROW Brooklyn	0.9 mi	379	7.5
SCHOOL FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (THE) Brooklyn	0.9 mi	139	6.8
BROOKLYN INSTITUTE FOR LIBERAL ARTS Brooklyn	0.9 mi	445	7.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11203 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$68,028

Median Home Value

$677,700

Median Rent

$1,566/mo

Population

76,853

College Educated

25.9%

Homeownership

39.4%

Avg Commute

46 min

Poverty Rate

16%

Median Age

43.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Phyl's Academy Prep

What grades does Phyl's Academy Prep serve?

Phyl's Academy Prep serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Phyl's Academy Prep?

Phyl's Academy Prep has an enrollment of approximately 138 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Phyl's Academy Prep?

The student-teacher ratio at Phyl's Academy Prep is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Phyl's Academy Prep rank in NY?

Phyl's Academy Prep ranks #714 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Phyl's Academy Prep's MySchoolScout rating?

Phyl's Academy Prep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Phyl's Academy Prep a private school?

Yes, Phyl's Academy Prep 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 Phyl's Academy Prep a religious school?

No, Phyl's Academy Prep is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 55 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 92 Rider’s Paradise
Bike Score: 57 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment: 138
Gender Split: 7% M / 93% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 8
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 6.8 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Kings County
Phone: (718) 469-9400

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