Very Good
#252 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 25% of private schools
Visitation Academy
Elementary School
8902 RIDGE BLVD, Brooklyn, NY 11209
Enrollment
104
Student-Teacher
6.9:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
104
Student-Teacher
6.9:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#252 of 992
In Brooklyn
#27 of 173
public schools
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Visitation Academy
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About Visitation Academy
Visitation Academy is a private elementary school in Brooklyn, NY. Visitation Academy serves approximately 104 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Visitation Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #252 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 104 students, Visitation Academy 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 6.9:1 students to teachers, Visitation Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Visitation 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
BetaHow Visitation Academy compares to 449 public schools serving similar grades in Brooklyn, NY
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Visitation Academy (this school) | 7.0 |
| PS 185 WALTER KASSENBROCK | 7.7 |
| PS 264 BAY RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS | 8.5 |
| PS/IS 104 FORT HAMILTON SCHOOL (THE) | 7.0 |
| PS 127 MCKINLEY PARK | 8.6 |
| PS 102 BAYVIEW (THE) | 7.5 |
| PS/IS 30 MARY WHITE OVINGTON | 6.1 |
| RALPH A FABRIZIO SCHOOL | 8.5 |
| JHS 259 WILLIAM MCKINLEY | 8.3 |
| MADELEINE BRENNAN SCHOOL (THE) | 8.2 |
| PS 229 DYKER | 7.1 |
| SCHOOL OF MATH SCIENCE AND HEALTHY LIVING | 7.4 |
| PS 69 VINCENT D GRIPPO SCHOOL | 9.0 |
| PS 204 VINCE LOMBARDI | 7.4 |
| PS 176 OVINGTON | 7.2 |
| SCHOOL FOR FUTURE LEADERS (THE) | 9.2 |
| PS 506 SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND TECHNOLOGY (THE) | 6.7 |
| PS 503 SCHOOL OF DISCOVERY (THE) | 6.6 |
| MS 936 ARTS OFF 3RD | 8.7 |
| SUNSET SCHOOL OF CULTURAL LEARNING | 7.6 |
| CHRISTA MCAULIFFE SCHOOL (THE) /IS 187 | 8.3 |
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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
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
8902 RIDGE BLVD, Brooklyn, NY 11209
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Visitation 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, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, RALPH A FABRIZIO SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 miNeighborhood 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 Visitation Academy
What grades does Visitation Academy serve?
Visitation Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Visitation Academy?
Visitation Academy has an enrollment of approximately 104 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Visitation Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Visitation Academy is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Visitation Academy rank in NY?
Visitation Academy ranks #252 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Visitation Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Visitation Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Visitation Academy a private school?
Yes, Visitation Academy is a private all-girls 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 Visitation Academy a religious school?
Visitation Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 104
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Phone
- (718) 680-9452
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