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Canarsie Children First Academy

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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)

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-1

Student Body

Total Students

31 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

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 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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Quick Facts (2026)

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

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Brooklyn, NY is $22,977 for elementary schools and $25,098 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).