Cortelyou Early Childhood Center serves 133 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The student:teacher of Cortelyou Early Childhood Center is 22:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Cortelyou Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Year Founded
1983
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
133 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform is required
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Cortelyou Early Childhood Center?
The application deadline for Cortelyou Early Childhood Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Cortelyou Early Childhood Center located?
Cortelyou Early Childhood Center is located in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 5 other private schools located in Flatbush.
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