Very Good

#98 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 10% of private schools

St Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy

Elementary School

241 PROSPECT PARK W, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

227

Student-Teacher

8.5:1

Score

7.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

227

Student-Teacher

8.5:1

Score

7.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#98 of 992

In Brooklyn

#7 of 173

public schools

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About St Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy

St Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy is a private elementary school in Brooklyn, NY. St Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy serves approximately 227 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. St Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #98 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares1.8 pts above NY schools

7.7

This school 7.7 · Very Good
NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

At 8.5:1 students to teachers, St Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

St Joseph the Worker 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.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy compares to 449 public schools serving similar grades in Brooklyn, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

8.5:1

This School

12.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

227

This School

483

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.7

This School

6.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 61.7% vs 0%

Black 18.5% vs 0%

Hispanic 15.4% vs 0%

St Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy Brooklyn Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy (this school)	—	227	8.5:1	7.7
PS 107 JOHN W KIMBALL	0.2 mi	517	14:1	8.2
MS 442 CARROLL GARDENS SCHOOL FOR INNOVATION	0.2 mi	339	8.7:1	8.9
BROOKLYN URBAN GARDEN CHARTER SCHOOL	0.2 mi	325	8.3:1	8.8
WINDSOR TERRACE SCHOOL (THE)	0.3 mi	426	14.2:1	7.9
MAGNET SCHOOL OF MATH SCIENCE & DESIGN TECHNOLOGY	0.3 mi	813	13.6:1	8.0
NEW VOICES SCHOOL OF ACADEMIC AND CREATIVE ARTS	0.4 mi	517	14.4:1	7.8
JHS 88 PETER ROUGET	0.4 mi	918	11.2:1	7.7
PS 295	0.4 mi	212	9.2:1	6.9
PS 53	0.4 mi	406	5.8:1	3.6
HELLENIC CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOL	0.6 mi	495	13.4:1	7.4
PS 39 HENRY BRISTOW	0.6 mi	360	13.3:1	9.0
PARK SLOPE COLLEGIATE	0.7 mi	492	9.1:1	6.0
PS 124 SILAS B DUTCHER	0.8 mi	333	11.9:1	6.8
PS 130 PARKSIDE (THE)	0.8 mi	866	16:1	6.7
BROOKLYN PROSPECT CHARTER SCHOOL - CSD 15.2	0.8 mi	1,217	8.9:1	7.2
PS 321 WILLIAM PENN	0.8 mi	1,234	15.2:1	7.6
MAURICE SENDAK COMMUNITY SCHOOL (THE)	0.9 mi	199	11.7:1	7.3
MS 51 WILLIAM ALEXANDER	0.9 mi	963	14.8:1	6.8
MS 839	0.9 mi	305	10.5:1	7.8
PS 230 DORIS L COHEN	1.0 mi	938	13.4:1	7.0

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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

B+ 6.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.5:1

Instructional Commitment

A 9.4 / 10

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School Day Length 8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,440

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 8.1 / 10

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Diversity Index 56%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 227

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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 61.7%

Black 18.5%

Hispanic 15.4%

Two or More 4.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

241 PROSPECT PARK W, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 39 HENRY BRISTOW (rated 9.0/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 107 JOHN W KIMBALL (rated 8.2/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, MAGNET SCHOOL OF MATH SCIENCE & DESIGN TECHNOLOGY (rated 8.0/10, 0.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.8 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
PS 107 JOHN W KIMBALL Brooklyn	0.2 mi	517	8.2
MS 442 CARROLL GARDENS SCHOOL FOR INNOVATION Brooklyn	0.2 mi	339	8.9
BROOKLYN URBAN GARDEN CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.2 mi	325	8.8
MESILAS BAIS YAAKOV Brooklyn	0.3 mi	279	6.0
WINDSOR TERRACE SCHOOL (THE) Brooklyn	0.3 mi	426	7.9
MAGNET SCHOOL OF MATH SCIENCE & DESIGN TECHNOLOGY Brooklyn	0.3 mi	813	8.0
PS 295 Brooklyn	0.4 mi	212	6.9
JHS 88 PETER ROUGET Brooklyn	0.4 mi	918	7.7
NEW VOICES SCHOOL OF ACADEMIC AND CREATIVE ARTS Brooklyn	0.4 mi	517	7.8
PS 53 Brooklyn	0.4 mi	406	3.6
ST SAVIOUR HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.6 mi	180	7.3
PS 39 HENRY BRISTOW Brooklyn	0.6 mi	360	9.0
JOHN JAY SCHOOL FOR LAW Brooklyn	0.7 mi	449	7.9
PARK SLOPE COLLEGIATE Brooklyn	0.7 mi	492	6.0
CYBERARTS STUDIO ACADEMY Brooklyn	0.7 mi	321	7.4
MILLENNIUM BROOKLYN HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.7 mi	676	8.0
PS 130 PARKSIDE (THE) Brooklyn	0.8 mi	866	6.7
HELLENIC CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.6 mi	495	7.4
BROOKLYN PROSPECT CHARTER SCHOOL - CSD 15.2 Brooklyn	0.8 mi	1,217	7.2
PS 321 WILLIAM PENN Brooklyn	0.8 mi	1,234	7.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11215 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$180,773

Median Home Value

$1,674,700

Median Rent

$2,803/mo

Population

70,922

College Educated

80.2%

Homeownership

40.9%

Avg Commute

38.5 min

Poverty Rate

Median Age

37.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy

What grades does St Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy serve?

St Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy?

St Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy has an enrollment of approximately 227 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy rank in NY?

St Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy ranks #98 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is St Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

St Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy a private school?

Yes, St Joseph the Worker 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 Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy a religious school?

St Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Bike Score: 88 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 227
Gender Split: 51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 27
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 8 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Kings County
Phone: (718) 768-7629

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