Cortelyou Early Childhood Center in Brooklyn, NY offers co鈥揺d early learning programs from pre鈥搆indergarten through 4th grade in a nonsectarian, city鈥揵ased setting.
Founded in 1983, the school enrolls 133 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 22:15.
The school has a diverse student body with 98.65% students of color, reflecting the Flatbush neighborhood demographics.
Approximately 80% of teachers hold advanced degrees, supporting instructional quality in this Brooklyn preschool and elementary program.
Admissions are rolling, and the school offers summer programs in addition to the regular academic year.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Cortelyou Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Year Founded
1983
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
133 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform is required
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Cortelyou Early Childhood Center?
The application deadline for Cortelyou Early Childhood Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Cortelyou Early Childhood Center located?
Cortelyou Early Childhood Center is located in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 5 other private schools located in Flatbush.
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