People's Elementary School serves 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. The student:teacher of People's Elementary School is 22:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
People's Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
438 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is People's Elementary School's ranking?
People's Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for People's Elementary School?
The application deadline for People's Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is People's Elementary School located?
People's Elementary School is located in the Ocean Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY.
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The nearest high school to People's Elementary School is Followers Of Jesus School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Trey Whitfield School (0.2 miles away)
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Quick Facts
17 Hinsdale St
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 342-7722
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 342-7722
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(347) 200-8236
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121 Riverdale Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 346-0089
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Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 235-4863
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(Baptist)
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