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Peoples Elementary School

121 Riverdale Ave Brooklyn, NY 11212

Tel: (718) 346-0089

www.racs446.org

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: Kindergarten-9
Enrollment: 437 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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About the School

Peoples Elementary School in Brooklyn, NY serves co–ed students in grades K through 9 within a nonsectarian, city community setting in the Brownsville neighborhood.
The school enrolls 437 students with a student–teacher ratio of 22:1 supported by 20 teachers.
Peoples Elementary School reports 100% student body representation of students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in New York for diversity and enrollment size.
The school offers a regular elementary and secondary program without religious affiliation or membership in educational associations.
Peoples Elementary School is located near several other Brooklyn private and early childhood programs, providing a city–based option for families seeking K–9 education.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: Kindergarten-9
Enrollment: 437 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Peoples Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-9

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Peoples Elementary School
Pre-K	56
Kind	52
1	52
2	53
3	50
4	47
5	35
6	33
7	35
8	24

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Student Body

Total Students

437 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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What is Peoples Elementary School's ranking?

Peoples 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 Peoples Elementary School?

The application deadline for Peoples Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Peoples Elementary School located?

Peoples Elementary School is located in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 1 other private schools located in Brownsville.

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The average private school tuition in Brooklyn, NY is $23,059 for elementary schools and $25,159 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Brooklyn, NY is 74% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).