The Brooklyn Temple Elementary School first opened its doors in September, 1965, with a staff of two qualified teachers, to guide and direct the education of the pupils.
Through the years the school has developed into a center for quality education.
The school emphasizes the development of the total person- spiritual, mental, social and physical.
The mission of Brooklyn Temple Seventh-day Adventist School is to provide instruction in a Christ-centered environment for the development of mental, physical and spiritual faculties in youth entrusted to its care.
The school uses the guidelines of Biblical and Spirit of Prophecy injunctions in an academically competitive curriculum.
Every human being, created in the image of God, is endowed with a power akin to that of the creators individuality , power to think and to do.
Those in whom this power is developed are (those)who bear responsibilities, who are leaders in enterprise, and who influence character.
It is the work of true education to develop this power, to train the youth to be thinkers, and not mere reflectors of other mens thoughts.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Brooklyn Temple Sda Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Year Founded
1900
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooklyn Temple Sda Elementary School's ranking?
Brooklyn Temple Sda Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Brooklyn Temple Sda Elementary School?
The application deadline for Brooklyn Temple Sda Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Brooklyn Temple Sda Elementary School located?
Brooklyn Temple Sda Elementary School is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 9 other private schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.
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The nearest preschool is St. John The Baptist School (0.2 miles away)
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