Very Good
#122 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 12% of private schools
The Co-op School
Elementary School
644 GATES AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11221
Enrollment
122
Student-Teacher
7.6:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
122
Student-Teacher
7.6:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#122 of 992
In Brooklyn
#12 of 173
public schools
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The Co-op School
Elementary School in Brooklyn · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About The Co-op School
The Co-op School is a private elementary school in Brooklyn, NY. The Co-op School serves approximately 122 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. The Co-op School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #122 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 7.6 · Very Good
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 122 students, The Co-op School 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.
At 7.6:1 students to teachers, The Co-op School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
The Co-op School 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
BetaHow The Co-op School compares to 449 public schools serving similar grades in Brooklyn, NY
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| The Co-op School (this school) | 7.6 |
| UNITY PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN | 7.2 |
| PS 44 MARCUS GARVEY | 2.9 |
| EMBER CHARTER SCHOOL | 5.6 |
| PS 308 CLARA CARDWELL | 4.5 |
| SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-BED STUY 3 | 7.4 |
| PS 25 EUBIE BLAKE SCHOOL | 6.3 |
| ACADEMY OF ARTS AND LETTERS | 8.2 |
| LA CIMA CHARTER SCHOOL | 7.2 |
| MS 267 MATH SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY | 6.1 |
| BEDFORD STUYVESANT COLLEGIATE CHARTER SCHOOL | 5.0 |
| BROOKLYN PROSPECT CHARTER SCHOOL - CSD 13.2 | 9.3 |
| WHITELAW REID ACADEMY OF ARTS AND BUSINESS | 4.9 |
| BROOKLYN BROWNSTONE SCHOOL | 7.9 |
| MS 35 STEPHEN DECATUR | 6.5 |
| PS 81 THADDEUS STEVENS | 3.7 |
| BRIGHTER CHOICE COMMUNITY SCHOOL | 2.8 |
| LEADERSHIP PREPARATORY BEDFORD STUYVESANT CHARTER SCHOOL | 7.2 |
| PS 140 | 3.6 |
| PS 26 JESSE OWENS | 7.6 |
| MADIBA PREP MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6.5 |
Showing 20 of 449 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
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
644 GATES AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11221
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering The Co-op School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BROOKLYN PROSPECT CHARTER SCHOOL - CSD 13.2 (rated 9.3/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ACADEMY OF ARTS AND LETTERS (rated 8.2/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, BROOKLYN BROWNSTONE SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11221 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$85,122
Median Home Value
$1,061,400
Median Rent
$2,055/mo
Population
90,750
College Educated
42%
Homeownership
21.7%
Avg Commute
42.8 min
Poverty Rate
21.9%
Median Age
32.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Co-op School
What grades does The Co-op School serve?
The Co-op School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend The Co-op School?
The Co-op School has an enrollment of approximately 122 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Co-op School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Co-op School is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Co-op School rank in NY?
The Co-op School ranks #122 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is The Co-op School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Co-op School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Co-op School a private school?
Yes, The Co-op School 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 The Co-op School a religious school?
No, The Co-op School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 122
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 162 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Phone
- (347) 721-3408
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