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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Student Body
Total Students
31 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
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Canarsie Children First Academy is Academy Of Mount St. Ursula (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Philip Neri School (0.4 miles away)
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