Canarsie Children First Academy

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 31 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Canarsie Children First Academy in Brooklyn, NY, serves 31 students from pre–kindergarten through 1st grade in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
  • The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 with a total of 5 teachers supporting early childhood and elementary education.
  • The student body is 100% students of color, reflecting a diverse population compared to nearby private schools in Brooklyn.
  • Canarsie Children First Academy ranks in the top 20% of New York private schools for diversity based on its student enrollment demographics.
  • Tuition information is not specified, but the school serves a city community offering co–educational, foundational programs in Brooklyn.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 31 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Canarsie Children First Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
31 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Canarsie Children First Academy?
The application deadline for Canarsie Children First Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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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).

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