Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NY School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Packer Collegiate Institute Early Learning Center
About the School
- Located in Brooklyn, NY, Packer Collegiate Institute Early Learning Center enrolls 110 students in grades PK–K within a nonsectarian early childhood program in a large city setting.
- Founded in 1845, the school is one of the oldest early learning centers in the area, serving a diverse student body with approximately 70% students of color.
- The student–teacher ratio of 18:1, supported by 6 teachers, providing classroom environments designed for early childhood education.
- Tuition information is not specified, but the center is part of a city–based private school community with comparable regional enrollment sizes.
- Packer Collegiate Institute Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for school history based on its founding date.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NY School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Packer Collegiate Institute Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1845
Student Body
Total Students
110 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
70%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Colors
White, Maroon
School Mascot
Pelican
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Packer Collegiate Institute Early Learning Center's ranking?
Packer Collegiate Institute Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Packer Collegiate Institute Early Learning Center?
The application deadline for Packer Collegiate Institute Early Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Packer Collegiate Institute Early Learning Center is Packer Collegiate Institute (0.1 miles away)
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Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,023 students
170 Joralemon St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 250-0221
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,101 students
Alternative School
129 Pierrepont St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 522-1660
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 221 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 15
Greek Orthodox
195 State Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 624-0501
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 158 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
254 Hicks St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 624-4030
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 687 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9
Friends
375 Pearl St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 852-1029
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,023 students
170 Joralemon St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 250-0221
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,101 students
Alternative School
129 Pierrepont St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 522-1660
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 687 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9
Friends
375 Pearl St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 852-1029
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 57 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
1 Metrotech Center North, Suite 1004
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 409 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5
Special Education School (Friends)
20 Bergen Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 625-3939
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,023 students
170 Joralemon St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 250-0221
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,101 students
Alternative School
129 Pierrepont St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 522-1660
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 221 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 15
Greek Orthodox
195 State Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 624-0501
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 687 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9
Friends
375 Pearl St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 852-1029
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 57 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
1 Metrotech Center North, Suite 1004
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,023 students
170 Joralemon St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 250-0221
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,101 students
Alternative School
129 Pierrepont St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 522-1660
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 221 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 15
Greek Orthodox
195 State Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 624-0501
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 158 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
254 Hicks St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 624-4030
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 687 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9
Friends
375 Pearl St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 852-1029
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 Main Street
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6810
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6810
9356.8 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 201 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
64 Southwood Dr
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4539
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4539
9357 miles
Gr: K-5 | 265 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2 Old Matawan Road
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4589
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4589
9357 miles
Gr: K-5 | 314 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Manny Martin Way
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4512
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4512
9357.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 536 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4209 Route 516
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 290-3900
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 290-3900
9357.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,659 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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