Excellent
#19 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 2% of private schools
Williams Burg Northside School
Elementary School
70 HAVEMEYER ST, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Enrollment
106
Student-Teacher
4.5:1
Score
8.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
106
Student-Teacher
4.5:1
Score
8.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#19 of 992
In Brooklyn
#2 of 173
public schools
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About Williams Burg Northside School
Williams Burg Northside School is a private elementary school in Brooklyn, NY. Williams Burg Northside School serves approximately 106 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 4.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Williams Burg Northside School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #19 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 8.6 · Excellent
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 106 students, Williams Burg Northside 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 4.5:1 students to teachers, Williams Burg Northside School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Williams Burg Northside 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 Williams Burg Northside School compares to 449 public schools serving similar grades in Brooklyn, NY
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Williams Burg Northside School (this school) | 8.6 |
| PS 17 HENRY D WOODWORTH | 5.7 |
| BROOKLYN ARBOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 8.0 |
| JHS 50 JOHN D WELLS | 7.5 |
| SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-WILLIAMSBURG | 5.9 |
| PS 319 | 4.6 |
| PS 84 JOSE DE DIEGO | 6.5 |
| CONSELYEA PREPARATORY SCHOOL | 7.1 |
| PS 132 CONSELYEA SCHOOL (THE) | 6.3 |
| JOHN ERICSSON MIDDLE SCHOOL 126 | 5.9 |
| PS 18 EDWARD BUSH | 2.5 |
| LYONS COMMUNITY SCHOOL | 5.3 |
| WILLIAMSBURG COLLEGIATE CHARTER SCHOOL | 5.7 |
| PS 16 LEONARD DUNKLY | 3.6 |
| PS 250 GEORGE H LINDSAY | 4.9 |
| JUAN MOREL CAMPOS SECONDARY SCHOOL | 4.8 |
| BEGINNING WITH CHILDREN CHARTER SCHOOL II | 4.7 |
| BROWNSVILLE COLLEGIATE CHARTER SCHOOL | 2.1 |
| PS 31 SAMUEL F DUPONT | 7.5 |
| PS 34 OLIVER H PERRY | 6.8 |
| IS 318 EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS | 7.1 |
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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
70 HAVEMEYER ST, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Williams Burg Northside School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WILLIAMSBURG NORTHSIDE SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 0.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is BROOKLYN ARBOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 0.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, PS 84 JOSE DE DIEGO (rated 6.5/10, 0.4 miles away), a more accessible option. 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 11211 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$105,183
Median Home Value
$1,118,600
Median Rent
$2,357/mo
Population
65,691
College Educated
54.8%
Homeownership
16.4%
Avg Commute
31.8 min
Poverty Rate
21.2%
Median Age
31.4
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| CIRCLE ACADEMY Whitestone, NY | 8.5 |
| METROPOLITAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL New York, NY | 8.4 |
| TIEGERMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL Glen Cove, NY | 8.8 |
| ST JOSEPH UNIVERSITY SCHOOL Buffalo, NY | 8.3 |
| PROGRESSIVE SCHOOL OF LONG ISLAND Merrick, NY | 8.2 |
| REECE SCHOOL New York, NY | 9.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Williams Burg Northside School
What grades does Williams Burg Northside School serve?
Williams Burg Northside School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Williams Burg Northside School?
Williams Burg Northside School has an enrollment of approximately 106 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williams Burg Northside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Williams Burg Northside School is 4.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Williams Burg Northside School rank in NY?
Williams Burg Northside School ranks #19 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Williams Burg Northside School's MySchoolScout rating?
Williams Burg Northside School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Williams Burg Northside School a private school?
Yes, Williams Burg Northside 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 Williams Burg Northside School a religious school?
No, Williams Burg Northside School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 106
- Gender Split
- 16% M / 84% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 164 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Phone
- (718) 599-9600
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