Kids' Religious and Catholic Schools in Brooklyn

UPDATED January 2023: Looking for a catholic or religious school in Brooklyn? Look no further than our list of the top religious schools in Park Slope, Williamsburg, Brooklyn Heights, Prospect Heights, Dumbo, Bay Ridge, or Flatbush.

When choosing a quality education for your child, one option you may be considering is a Catholic school. These parochial schools are private schools that follow a traditional curriculum, but with an added religious component. Typically connected to a diocese or specific religious institution, Catholic schools in Brooklyn follow the New York state learning standards, but the education is infused with a religious curriculum to prepare students for their first Holy Communion and Confirmation. Though not all students enrolled in Catholic schools practice Catholicism; many schools are open to students of any faith. If you’re interested in enrolling your child in a religious school, there are plenty of Catholic schools in Brooklyn to choose from for your child. You’re sure to find the perfect parochial school for your child in Dumbo, Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Cobble Hill, Williamsburg, Bed-Stuy, Crown Heights, Sheepshead Bay, Red Hook, Brooklyn Heights, Bay Ridge, Greenpoint, Marine Park, Flatbush, and more.

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Your child deserves a Catholic School education. More than ever, educating the minds and hearts of our children is vitally important. We invite you to visit with a Catholic school near you to learn about faith based and value centered education with a track record of academic excellence.

DGK PAROCHIAL SCHOOL
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, 8502 Ridge Blvd., Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
718-836-8096
Email [email protected]

Our kindergarten-fourth curriculum is aligned with New York State Common Core Standards. It is designed to engage children in the learning process, provide them with a sense of accomplishment, help them understand the value oflearning, and prepare them for Middle School.

DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN
Locations throughout Brooklyn,
718-965-7300

Your child deserves the best.Give them a Catholic school education. Educating the minds and hearts of our children is more important than ever. Join a virtual visit with a Catholic school near you to learn how academics, character, and faith are at the center of what we do.

FONTBONNE HALL - THE LAB SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
9901 Shore Road , Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
718-748-2244

Fontbonne Hall, the Lab School for Girls, a Catholic, all-girl, private high school is not just for future scientists, doctors, or engineers but instead for all expansive thinkers, creative problem solvers, and potential pioneers. FH offers a hybrid learning model consisting of synchronous learning every day, and a fully remote option. 

HANNAH SENESH COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL
342 Smith St., Brooklyn
718-858-8663

Hannah Senesh, a kindergarten-eighth Jewish community day school in Brooklyn, is home to a diverse and joyful student body who achieve their highest academic potential while developing lifelong skills. They learn to lead with a strong sense of self, a connection to community, and a drive to do good. Apply for fall 2021. hannahsenesh.org.

SAINT SAVIOUR CATHOLIC ACADEMY
701 8th Ave., Park Slope
718-768-8000 x4
Email [email protected]

Saint Saviour Catholic Academy prepares students from nursery to eighth grade for higher education. Our academy offers a balanced curriculum of rigorous academics designed to meet the common core standards and a vibrant arts and extracurricular program paired with the spiritual teachings of Catholicism.

VISITATION ACADEMY
8902 Ridge Blvd., Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn
718-680-9452
Email [email protected]

At Visitation, we know the importance of educating girls in our society and the positive impact they will make on the world. Visitation provides rigorous, differentiated instruction in core subjects and offers physical education, music, visual arts, and French. Students take the Living Environment, Earth Science, and Algebra 1 Regents.

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