Muse Academy

Our daughter is thriving as a Kindergarten student at MUSE, and we feel beyond fortunate to have found such an amazing school for her. She races out the door every morning and comes home with a smile on her face every afternoon. What makes MUSE stand out to me: 1) A combination of dynamic arts education and a rigorous academic curriculum. Our daughter is learning dance, music, and drama, in addition to Spanish (daily), literacy, and Singapore math; 2) Small class sizes with a fantastic student-teacher ratio. This helped our daughter feel comfortable at school immediately, and offers personalized learning that`s far beyond our expectations; 3) A welcoming environment for students AND parents. School administration and faculty are warm, caring, and communicative, and the school overall feels community-oriented and inclusive; we`ve enjoyed school events and loved getting to know the other parents. I can`t recommend MUSE enough and look forward to our daughter spending her elementary years at such a special school.

My daughter finished her first year at MUSE academy this past June and is so excited to be returning this fall! My daughter loves to dance, sing and learn new languages, so this was the perfect fit for her! She comes home every day telling me a new word she learned in Spanish, Singing a new song she learned in the choir, or describing the details of a new book she read in English. She loves MUSE and all of her wonderful teachers.

We found Muse for the 2021-22 school year, looking for a COVID-safe place for our kindergarteners. Turns out they were so much more than that! Small class sizes and a personalized learning plan have helped our son break out of his shell and gain confidence post-pandemic. Great parent /teacher/administration communication. Muse`s full-time music, dance, drama, and language instruction was beyond anything we could find at our local public or charter schools. Further, they offered us a financial package that put this first-class education within reach. I highly recommend Muse Academy to anyone looking for an individualized, well-rounded elementary school.

MUSE came on my radar when I heard of its unique arts-integrated curriculum, and though I will admit it was not easy to find many online reviews from existing families, I was lucky enough to re-connect with an existing parent that was graciously helpful in providing me with feedback that assured my decision to enroll my daughter this past Fall. We came looking for something different from traditional academics offered at most other private and public schools and found that along with a wonderful community of down-to-earth families from diverse backgrounds and talented staff that are warmly engaging. The latter remains the reason my daughter looks forward to school each day and witnessing how much she has thrived academically this past year within an environment that offers enrichment in arts that captivate her interest has given me much gratitude as a parent.

My daughter just completed her Pre-K year at MUSE Academy and will be returning in the Fall for Kindergarten. Our daughter really seemed to enjoy her days learning and playing at MUSE. She loved having daily Spanish and music class and alternating between art and dance throughout the week. We felt very fortunate that our daughter had exposure to these activities at the preschool level. Our favorite aspect of the school is how well it integrates the curriculum with music, art, science and dance. Some examples of this were shown in their unit of study on Space - the students learned songs to help them remember the planets, made "constellation projectors" in art class to answer the question of why stars only appear at night and danced, using their bodies to illustrate the orbiting of Earth around the sun. Integrating these lessons through various subjects not only made learning fun and exciting for our daughter but it also allowed her to understand these concepts on a deeper level.We have also been impressed and reassured by the open lines of communication we have with teachers and the administration. At the end of every week, the teachers send out detailed reports on what the students learned and shared links to websites and books that were used during the school day to help us continue the conversation at home. Any questions or concerns we had throughout our time at MUSE were addressed efficiently and thoughtfully by the administration. We've loved our time at MUSE and are looking forward to another great year in the Fall!

We have our two daughters attending Muse Academy, in first grade and pre-K 4, and couldn`t be happier. We came from a well-regarded public school and private pre-school, and yet we were immediately blown away by the differences at Muse. The arts focus doesn`t mean a compromise on academics: our first grader has a diverse and rigorous curriculum, with Singapore math and an emphasis on weaving subjects together, using art and writing to learn science concepts, for instance. I`m surprised by how well our older daughter can already do computation, and our younger daughter's writing skills have markedly improved. The administration is caring and moves quickly: when we wanted our first grader to do homework at after-school, the teachers easily accommodated us. Of course, the small class sizes and low teacher-to-student ratio ensure that our children get to know the other students and that teachers really get to know everyone. The arts instruction is phenomenal. They've only had music instruction for eight weeks now, and they`re already performing in instrument ensembles. The most important thing, of course, is that our children are happy. They come home singing songs in English and Spanish, showing off ballet steps, and telling us about how to add large numbers. We feel lucky that we've entrusted Muse with our daughters` education, and we`re confident that the school will only improve as it grows.

So happy with Muse. It's a crazy pandemic year, but even so, my first grader is learning so much and comes home so happy every day. The staff are kind and caring, and the whole environment is just lovely. Grateful to have made the choice.

The team at Muse has been simply extraordinary for our two children. Our son entered PreK 3 in the fall of 2019 and we were so thoroughly impressed and inspired by not only the onsite learning, but the team's capacity to switch to an engaging and enriching remote program-no small fete for kids that age. We have re-enrolled our son for PreK 4 this year as well as our daughter in PreK 3. The full onsite program has been safe and exceptional amidst an unprecedented time in NYC. We feel very fortunate to have found such an incredible program that offers our children a warm, arts based education.

My daughter started in Pre-K 4 this fall and I am so impressed with the richness of the arts education and academics starting at a young age. She enjoys music, art, Spanish and dance instruction every single day. She can't wait to get to school every morning and comes home with a smile on her face. The school has been able to offer five days a week onsite instruction this fall and seems to be taking a very serious and thoughtful approach to health and safety issues. Recommend highly to those looking for preschool, kindergarten or grade school in Brooklyn.

I switched my daughter from a Montessori school to Muse Academy because of her love of music and I couldn't be happier with my decision. I like that she gets music and art as part of her school day rather than my having to shuttle her to private lessons. She loves talking about her day when I pick her up, and the teachers are fantastic. The daily alerts are just the right amount of information so I'm kept abreast of her day without feeling inundated.

Our child has been a student of MUSE's PreK program since the school's inception. The staff and faculty are all professional, well trained, and collaborative. As a new school, they are quick to respond to parent feedback and concerns. Their curriculum challenges the kids with Singapore Math introduced at PreK. ELA and STEM projects also introduce critical components to the kids, targeting introduction of concepts a year early. That said, they meet all kinds where they are. The newly formed parents' association (MUSEPAC) is also showing early signs of strength and momentum given the short time of the school's existence. It's clear parents and faculty are working tirelessly to create a successful and welcoming environment for learning!

My daughter is enrolled in the preschool program at MUSE. We couldn't be happier with the instructors, who are incredibly kind, patient, fun, and well-credentialed. I also love that MUSE is dedicated to the arts and offers dance and music instruction every day.

It was such a difficult task to find school for my son, because English language is his second one. And how happy I am now! My son enjoys each day in MUSE Academy! Teachers are incredible!

MUSE Academy is an independent private school located in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. MUSE Academy offers offers a preschool program, kindergarten, and private elementary school education that combines rigorous academics with an intensive focus on music and performing arts instruction. MUSE Academy`s Head of School, Deborah Bradley-Kramer, taught at Columbia University`s acclaimed core curriculum program for over 20 years and ran the Columbia University Music Performance Program for 13 years, as well as teaching at Juilliard. She has studied early music education and written about the contribution of intensive music study at a young age to accelerated cognitive and social development. The school opens its doors in the fall of 2018 and is a great choice for families that want to develop their child's full creative potential without slighting academics. The background of the faculty is incredibly impressive and we plan to enroll our daughter there when she turns three.