Big Apple Academy

Big Apple Academy

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8
2937 86th St,  Brooklyn, NY
4.5
4.3
951 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Vlad Gorny
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
77
Full Time Teachers
77
Part Time Teachers
0

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
55.1%
Female
44.9%
White
97.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
Black
<1%
Hispanic
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 14 Reviews
5.0
5/23/2025
The best advanced placement programs in NYC are offered here. I would not hesitate to recommend this place to other parents looking for a good school for their kids. The quality of education is unmatched.
5.0
2/24/2025
This school is a dream come true for our family!!!The teachers, staff, and everyone is absolutely amazing and we know they all care and love our daughter. We love it!
5.0
2/20/2025
My children were 'Lifers' here. They not only received an exceptional education; they came away with lifelong skills, such as communication and presentation skills, critical thinking, global awareness, and above all, the belief that they can make a difference in this world!!! We could not have chosen a better place for our children to be educated, nurtured, and celebrated! THANK YOU!!!
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 98 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/17/2025
Middle school academic excellence and it only a few blocks away from our home!!!!! The loc is super convenient for us, so we came in for a tour. Now it has been a year since we enrolled, and our child has made so much progress already!!! THE BEST!!!
5.0 parent
9/15/2025
My daughter was behind in math when we started walking past those brownstones on weekend strolls. They took the time to fill gaps through their comprehensive math programs, and now she’s smiling at her progress reports. The structured summer homework programs eased my worry about summer slide.
5.0 parent
9/5/2025
My daughter has truly blossomed here over the past year. She went from being shy and hesitant to raise her hand to actively participating and even helping classmates. She's made close friends, discovered new interests, and talks about her day with excitement. It's the kind of growth every parent hop...
5.0 parent
7/28/2025
We’re so happy to belong to this wonderful school. Everyone here is amazing, they truly make our daughter feel seen, loved, and supported. She adapted very quickly and loves being there, she always comes home happy. As parents, that peace of mind is everything. We know she’s getting not just a great...

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Big Apple Academy is a private school for students in grades K-8 located at 2937 86th St in Brooklyn, NY. The school has a total enrollment of 951 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Big Apple Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+. The average home value in this area is $990,347. Discover additional schools in the area, like Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc, Torah Academy High School, Gesher Yehuda, and more. Learn more about what Brooklyn has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Big Apple Academy.

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