Our Childrens Center Preschool

300 Jay St Rm General Bldg 309
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Our Childrens Center Preschool in Brooklyn, NY enrolls 106 students from kindergarten through 5th grade in a nonsectarian, city–based alternative school setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 53:1 with 2 full–time teachers serving the student body.
Approximately 93% of enrolled students are students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% in New York State for diversity.
Located in Downtown Brooklyn, the preschool offers a co–educational program within an urban community context.
The school holds membership in an alternative school association and maintains a nonsectarian orientation.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 106 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Our Childrens Center Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Overview

School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
106 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
93%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$3,465 per semester
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Our Childrens Center Preschool?
The application deadline for Our Childrens Center Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Our Childrens Center Preschool located?
Our Childrens Center Preschool is located in the Downtown Brooklyn neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 2 other private schools located in Downtown Brooklyn.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 106 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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).

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