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#827 of 992 private schools in NY

St Patrick Catholic Academy

Elementary School

401 97TH ST, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

206

Student-Teacher

22.9:1

Score

5.2

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

206

Student-Teacher

22.9:1

Score

5.2

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#827 of 992

In Brooklyn

#140 of 173

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About St Patrick Catholic Academy

St Patrick Catholic Academy is a private elementary school in Brooklyn, NY. St Patrick Catholic Academy serves approximately 206 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio. St Patrick Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #827 of 992 private schools in NY.

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5.2

This school 5.2 · Average
NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

St Patrick Catholic Academy runs 22.9:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.

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

Student-Teacher Ratio

22.9:1

This School

12.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

206

This School

483

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.2

This School

6.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 78.6% vs 0%

Hispanic 9.2% vs 0%

Black 1.5% vs 0%

Asian 1% vs 0%

St Patrick Catholic Academy Brooklyn Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Patrick Catholic Academy (this school)	—	206	22.9:1	5.2
PS/IS 104 FORT HAMILTON SCHOOL (THE)	0.3 mi	1,097	16.9:1	7.0
PS 264 BAY RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS	0.4 mi	406	12.7:1	8.5
PS 185 WALTER KASSENBROCK	0.6 mi	583	14.2:1	7.7
PS 127 MCKINLEY PARK	0.9 mi	618	12.6:1	8.6
PS 229 DYKER	1.0 mi	1,126	15.9:1	7.1
MADELEINE BRENNAN SCHOOL (THE)	1.0 mi	1,591	16.1:1	8.2
JHS 259 WILLIAM MCKINLEY	1.2 mi	1,724	15.4:1	8.3
RALPH A FABRIZIO SCHOOL	1.3 mi	843	13.2:1	8.5
PS 204 VINCE LOMBARDI	1.3 mi	1,008	16.5:1	7.4
PS 163 BATH BEACH	1.3 mi	620	11.3:1	7.3
PS 102 BAYVIEW (THE)	1.4 mi	1,071	12.3:1	7.5
PS 748 BROOKLYN SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL SCHOLARS	1.4 mi	421	11.7:1	6.6
PS/IS 30 MARY WHITE OVINGTON	1.4 mi	882	10.8:1	6.1
PS 176 OVINGTON	1.5 mi	1,110	15:1	7.2
PS 112 LEFFERTS PARK	1.6 mi	744	13.8:1	7.1
PS 69 VINCENT D GRIPPO SCHOOL	1.7 mi	555	13.5:1	9.0
CHRISTA MCAULIFFE SCHOOL (THE) /IS 187	1.7 mi	929	15.7:1	8.3
SCHOOL FOR FUTURE LEADERS (THE)	1.7 mi	547	14.4:1	9.2
PS 200 BENSON SCHOOL	1.7 mi	1,236	14.5:1	6.1
SCHOOL OF MATH SCIENCE AND HEALTHY LIVING	1.8 mi	197	9.8:1	7.4

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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

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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- 1.7 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 22.9:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 7.5 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 6.5 / 10

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Diversity Index 36%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 206

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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 78.6%

Two or More 9.7%

Hispanic 9.2%

Black 1.5%

Asian 1.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

401 97TH ST, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Patrick Catholic 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 PS 264 BAY RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS (rated 8.5/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, RALPH A FABRIZIO SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.3 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
PS/IS 104 FORT HAMILTON SCHOOL (THE) Brooklyn	0.3 mi	1,097	7.0
FONTBONNE HALL ACADEMY Brooklyn	0.3 mi	342	6.4
PS 264 BAY RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS Brooklyn	0.4 mi	406	8.5
POLY PREP COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.4 mi	1,081	6.0
VISITATION ACADEMY Brooklyn	0.5 mi	104	7.0
PS 185 WALTER KASSENBROCK Brooklyn	0.6 mi	583	7.7
DIMITRIOS & GEORGIA KALOIDIS PAROCHIAL SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.7 mi	107	7.7
BAY RIDGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY Brooklyn	0.8 mi	321	6.0
BAY RIDGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.9 mi	359	6.8
FORT HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn	1.0 mi	3,984	6.9
PS 127 MCKINLEY PARK Brooklyn	0.9 mi	618	8.6
BAY RIDGE PREPATORY SCHOOL Brooklyn	1.2 mi	358	4.2
PS 229 DYKER Brooklyn	1.0 mi	1,126	7.1
MADELEINE BRENNAN SCHOOL (THE) Brooklyn	1.0 mi	1,591	8.2
ST EPHREM CATHOLIC ACADEMY Brooklyn	1.1 mi	262	5.5
PS 102 BAYVIEW (THE) Brooklyn	1.4 mi	1,071	7.5
JHS 259 WILLIAM MCKINLEY Brooklyn	1.2 mi	1,724	8.3
RALPH A FABRIZIO SCHOOL Brooklyn	1.3 mi	843	8.5
ST BERNADETTE CATHOLIC ACADEMY Brooklyn	1.0 mi	321	5.4
LUTHERAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF BAY RIDGE Brooklyn	1.3 mi	153	6.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11209 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$92,656

Median Home Value

$905,700

Median Rent

$1,857/mo

Population

70,756

College Educated

52.8%

Homeownership

35.8%

Avg Commute

44.6 min

Poverty Rate

11.3%

Median Age

41.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Patrick Catholic Academy

What grades does St Patrick Catholic Academy serve?

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

How many students attend St Patrick Catholic Academy?

St Patrick Catholic Academy has an enrollment of approximately 206 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Patrick Catholic Academy is 22.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Patrick Catholic Academy rank in NY?

St Patrick Catholic Academy ranks #827 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is St Patrick Catholic Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

St Patrick Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Patrick Catholic Academy a private school?

Yes, St Patrick 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 Patrick Catholic Academy a religious school?

St Patrick Catholic Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 95 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 88 Excellent Transit
Bike Score: 70 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 206
Gender Split: 54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 22.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 9
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Kings County
Phone: (718) 833-0124

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