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#805 of 992 private schools in NY

St Bernadette Catholic Academy

Elementary School

1313 83RD ST, Brooklyn, NY 11228

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

321

Student-Teacher

15.8:1

Score

5.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

321

Student-Teacher

15.8:1

Score

5.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#805 of 992

In Brooklyn

#135 of 173

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About St Bernadette Catholic Academy

St Bernadette Catholic Academy is a private elementary school in Brooklyn, NY. St Bernadette Catholic Academy serves approximately 321 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. St Bernadette Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #805 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares0.5 pts below NY schools

5.4

This school 5.4 · Average
NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

St Bernadette 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 St Bernadette Catholic Academy compares to 449 public schools serving similar grades in Brooklyn, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.8:1

This School

12.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

321

This School

483

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.4

This School

6.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 89.1% vs 0%

Hispanic 6.9% vs 0%

Asian 2.5% vs 0%

St Bernadette Catholic Academy Brooklyn Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Bernadette Catholic Academy (this school)	—	321	15.8:1	5.4
MADELEINE BRENNAN SCHOOL (THE)	0.2 mi	1,591	16.1:1	8.2
PS 204 VINCE LOMBARDI	0.3 mi	1,008	16.5:1	7.4
PS 229 DYKER	0.4 mi	1,126	15.9:1	7.1
PS 748 BROOKLYN SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL SCHOLARS	0.6 mi	421	11.7:1	6.6
PS 112 LEFFERTS PARK	0.6 mi	744	13.8:1	7.1
PS 163 BATH BEACH	0.6 mi	620	11.3:1	7.3
PS 127 MCKINLEY PARK	0.7 mi	618	12.6:1	8.6
PS 176 OVINGTON	0.7 mi	1,110	15:1	7.2
JHS 259 WILLIAM MCKINLEY	0.8 mi	1,724	15.4:1	8.3
PS/IS 104 FORT HAMILTON SCHOOL (THE)	0.9 mi	1,097	16.9:1	7.0
PS 186 DR IRVING A GLADSTONE	0.9 mi	990	13.8:1	6.0
JHS 227 EDWARD B SHALLOW	0.9 mi	1,358	13.1:1	7.8
CHRISTA MCAULIFFE SCHOOL (THE) /IS 187	0.9 mi	929	15.7:1	8.3
PS 200 BENSON SCHOOL	1.0 mi	1,236	14.5:1	6.1
PS 264 BAY RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS	1.0 mi	406	12.7:1	8.5
RALPH A FABRIZIO SCHOOL	1.1 mi	843	13.2:1	8.5
PS 128 BENSONHURST	1.1 mi	457	13.1:1	4.5
BROOKLYN STUDIO SECONDARY SCHOOL	1.1 mi	879	11.3:1	4.5
SCHOOL FOR FUTURE LEADERS (THE)	1.2 mi	547	14.4:1	9.2
PS 69 VINCENT D GRIPPO SCHOOL	1.2 mi	555	13.5:1	9.0

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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 3.1 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.8:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 7.0 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,239

Diversity & Inclusion

B 5.5 / 10

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Diversity Index 20%

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 89.1%

Hispanic 6.9%

Asian 2.5%

Two or More 1.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1313 83RD ST, Brooklyn, NY 11228

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Bernadette Catholic Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SCHOOL FOR FUTURE LEADERS (THE) (rated 9.2/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 69 VINCENT D GRIPPO SCHOOL (rated 9.0/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 127 MCKINLEY PARK (rated 8.6/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.2 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
MADELEINE BRENNAN SCHOOL (THE) Brooklyn	0.2 mi	1,591	8.2
PS 204 VINCE LOMBARDI Brooklyn	0.3 mi	1,008	7.4
PS 229 DYKER Brooklyn	0.4 mi	1,126	7.1
NEW UTRECHT HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.5 mi	3,152	6.9
PS 748 BROOKLYN SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL SCHOLARS Brooklyn	0.6 mi	421	6.6
PS 163 BATH BEACH Brooklyn	0.6 mi	620	7.3
ST EPHREM CATHOLIC ACADEMY Brooklyn	0.7 mi	262	5.5
PS 127 MCKINLEY PARK Brooklyn	0.7 mi	618	8.6
PS 176 OVINGTON Brooklyn	0.7 mi	1,110	7.2
PS 112 LEFFERTS PARK Brooklyn	0.6 mi	744	7.1
JHS 259 WILLIAM MCKINLEY Brooklyn	0.8 mi	1,724	8.3
POLY PREP COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.7 mi	1,081	6.0
CHRISTA MCAULIFFE SCHOOL (THE) /IS 187 Brooklyn	0.9 mi	929	8.3
PS 200 BENSON SCHOOL Brooklyn	1.0 mi	1,236	6.1
RALPH A FABRIZIO SCHOOL Brooklyn	1.1 mi	843	8.5
HASC - HEBREW ACADEMY FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN Brooklyn	1.0 mi	82	6.1
HEBREW ACADEMY FOR SPECIAL Brooklyn	1.0 mi	82	6.1
JHS 227 EDWARD B SHALLOW Brooklyn	0.9 mi	1,358	7.8
SCHOOL FOR FUTURE LEADERS (THE) Brooklyn	1.2 mi	547	9.2
PS 69 VINCENT D GRIPPO SCHOOL Brooklyn	1.2 mi	555	9.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11228 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$80,737

Median Home Value

$1,131,700

Median Rent

$1,828/mo

Population

42,325

College Educated

37.1%

Homeownership

54.7%

Avg Commute

41.7 min

Poverty Rate

13.2%

Median Age

44.1

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ACHIEVEMENT FIRST LEGACY CHARTER SCHOOL Saint Albans, NY	194	5.4
BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC ACADEMY Brooklyn, NY	195	5.4
BROADWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elmira, NY	363	5.4
ERNEST C MYER SCHOOL Hurley, NY	202	5.4
HOLMES ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rochester, NY	323	5.4
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Jamaica, NY	290	5.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Bernadette Catholic Academy

What grades does St Bernadette Catholic Academy serve?

St Bernadette Catholic Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Bernadette Catholic Academy?

St Bernadette Catholic Academy has an enrollment of approximately 321 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Bernadette Catholic Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at St Bernadette Catholic Academy is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Bernadette Catholic Academy rank in NY?

St Bernadette Catholic Academy ranks #805 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is St Bernadette Catholic Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

St Bernadette Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Bernadette Catholic Academy a private school?

Yes, St Bernadette 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 St Bernadette Catholic Academy a religious school?

St Bernadette Catholic Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 89 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 71 Excellent Transit
Bike Score: 49 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 321
Gender Split: 52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 20
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) 236-1560

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