Excellent
#42 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 4% of private schools
Williamsburg Northside School
Elementary School
299 N 7TH ST, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Enrollment
154
Student-Teacher
6:1
Score
8.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
154
Student-Teacher
6:1
Score
8.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#42 of 992
In Brooklyn
#4 of 173
public schools
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Williamsburg Northside School
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About Williamsburg Northside School
Williamsburg Northside School is a private elementary school in Brooklyn, NY. Williamsburg Northside School serves approximately 154 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. Williamsburg Northside School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #42 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 8.3 · Excellent
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 154 students, Williamsburg 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 6:1 students to teachers, Williamsburg Northside School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg Northside School compares to 449 public schools serving similar grades in Brooklyn, NY
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Williamsburg Northside School (this school) | 8.3 |
| PS 17 HENRY D WOODWORTH | 5.7 |
| CONSELYEA PREPARATORY SCHOOL | 7.1 |
| PS 132 CONSELYEA SCHOOL (THE) | 6.3 |
| BROOKLYN ARBOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 8.0 |
| PS 319 | 4.6 |
| JOHN ERICSSON MIDDLE SCHOOL 126 | 5.9 |
| PS 18 EDWARD BUSH | 2.5 |
| JHS 50 JOHN D WELLS | 7.5 |
| SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-WILLIAMSBURG | 5.9 |
| PS 84 JOSE DE DIEGO | 6.5 |
| LYONS COMMUNITY SCHOOL | 5.3 |
| PS 250 GEORGE H LINDSAY | 4.9 |
| BROWNSVILLE COLLEGIATE CHARTER SCHOOL | 2.1 |
| JUAN MOREL CAMPOS SECONDARY SCHOOL | 4.8 |
| BEGINNING WITH CHILDREN CHARTER SCHOOL II | 4.7 |
| WILLIAMSBURG COLLEGIATE CHARTER SCHOOL | 5.7 |
| PS 16 LEONARD DUNKLY | 3.6 |
| PS 34 OLIVER H PERRY | 6.8 |
| MS 582 | 6.0 |
| PS 196 TEN EYCK | 5.0 |
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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
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
299 N 7TH ST, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Williamsburg Northside School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WILLIAMS BURG NORTHSIDE SCHOOL (rated 8.6/10, 0.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is BROOKLYN ARBOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 0.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, PS 132 CONSELYEA SCHOOL (THE) (rated 6.3/10, 0.4 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.6 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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|---|---|
| FRESH CREEK SCHOOL (THE) Brooklyn, NY | 8.3 |
| GLENN H CURTISS MEMORIAL SCHOOL Hammondsport, NY | 8.3 |
| IDLE HOUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Oakdale, NY | 8.3 |
| ST JOSEPH UNIVERSITY SCHOOL Buffalo, NY | 8.3 |
| METROPOLITAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL New York, NY | 8.4 |
| NORTHVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Northville, NY | 8.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Williamsburg Northside School
What grades does Williamsburg Northside School serve?
Williamsburg Northside School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Williamsburg Northside School?
Williamsburg Northside School has an enrollment of approximately 154 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williamsburg Northside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Williamsburg Northside School is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Williamsburg Northside School rank in NY?
Williamsburg Northside School ranks #42 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Williamsburg Northside School's MySchoolScout rating?
Williamsburg Northside School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Williamsburg Northside School a private school?
Yes, Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg Northside School a religious school?
No, Williamsburg Northside School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 154
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 159 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Phone
- (718) 599-9600
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