Welcome to the Bethel Elementary School. We are a Seventh-day Adventist school located in the culturally diverse Bedford Stuyvesant community Brooklyn, New York.
Our staff are committed to providing quality education in a Christ-filled environment.
We invite you to find out more about our school.
Call us to schedule a visit, or explore online. To see what is happening at our school you can check our calendar, news, visit our classrooms or see what our alumni are doing.
Our school is part of the world-wide Seventh-day Aventist school network.
The Seventh-day Adventist educational system includes elementary and high schools, colleges and universities in countries around the globe.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Bethel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Year Founded
1946
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
43 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bethel Elementary School often compared to?
Bethel Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like Brooklyn Seventh-day Adventist School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Bethel Elementary School?
The application deadline for Bethel Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Bethel Elementary School located?
Bethel Elementary School is located in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 3 other private schools located in Clinton Hill.
School Reviews
5 3/6/2020
I have found memories of Bethel SDA, as a child. The education was rigorous, the teachers stern and the vegetarian food had to grow on me. Nonetheless, I arrived from a public school, and quickly noticed that the students were bright and prepared, due to the care from the teachers and administrators. However, it's only in retrospect that I see the school's value added experiences which I wouldn't trade for the world.
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