The Rat's Playhouse Workshop in Brooklyn, NY, offers nonsectarian early childhood education for kindergarten and first grade in a city neighborhood setting.
The school serves 24 students with a student–teacher ratio of 8:1, supported by three teachers.
Located in the Flatbush neighborhood, the school's student body includes 78.57% students of color.
As a co–ed early childhood program, The Rat's Playhouse Workshop provides small–group learning opportunities in an urban environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
79%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Rat's Playhouse Workshop?
The application deadline for The Rat's Playhouse Workshop is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Rat's Playhouse Workshop located?
The Rat's Playhouse Workshop is located in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 5 other private schools located in Flatbush.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to The Rat's Playhouse Workshop is Yeshiva Bonim Lamokom (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Cortelyou Early Childhood Center (0.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cortelyou Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool
1110 Cortelyou Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 282-6077
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 282-6077
0.5 miles
Gr: K | 17 students
2739 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 421-9581
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 421-9581
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 133 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Flatbush Ymca Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1401 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 469-8100
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 469-8100
0.6 miles
Gr: NS | 93 students Tuition listed
2520 Church Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-1710
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-1710
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students
Yeshiva Bonim Lamokom
All-boys | Special Education School (Jewish)
425 E 9th St
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 693-9032
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 693-9032
0.6 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 126 students
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