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George H Murray Christian Academy

Private | PK-8 | 75 students

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Posted August 13, 2011

This is an excellent school with a vast array of educational and fun activities available to children from Pre-K through Grade 8. My child has attended this school since Pre-K and was reading beginner books by the first marking period. His teacher demonstrated patience, persistence, and consistency in her regiment for the classroom. She drilled into them the ethics of work first and play later. My son still follows that discipline four years later. My husband and I only pray that he continues on this path. All of the teachers show a unique interest in each child and work together with the parents, principal, and other faculty to develop a plan to strengthen each child's weaknesses and promote their strengths. It is a loving and encouraging enviornment. The curriculum at this school is a little more advanced than the average public school, but is still attainable for those transferring from a public school (if they apply themselves). The tuition is reasonable compared to the teacher/student ratio and the results that have been achieved academically as well as his personal spiritual and developmental growth. He will attend this school until he graduates from 8th grade!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 27, 2011

Academiclly its a good place of learning, Too expensive for not enough resources for the children in the lower grades, The staff in the office are not pleasant. its a shame because the Principla is great. Hes always smiling and shows great leadership. very pleasant.. I hope they get more activities soon for the little ones
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 16, 2010

Excellent school. I have another granddaughter in this school. She too has been in the school since Pre-k, and is doing very well. She will miss her big sister since she recently graduated. She loves going to this school great faculty. Principal Forrest is wonderful, he knows the personality of each child in the school and treat them as an individual. His motto is "Excellence is not an act, but a habit" and works. Love the school.


Posted May 24, 2010

This school is a great school for a child to attend, it teaches children how to be proud and lets them know that they can achieve anything they put their minds too.


Posted May 21, 2010

The students are unlike any other I have come into contact with. They are light years ahead of children in their own age category.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 21, 2010

My child has attend GHMPA since Pre-K and his academic career has been great thus far. I really enjoyed the time we as a family spent at this nurturing school. I will always be grateful for the entire staff, administration at this school. They really put to practice it takes a village to raise a child. This is a practice that is fostered at this school everyday. Principal Forrest What is the expectation. Excellence will forever ring throughout my heart. Continue doing what you guys do best. Educating young minds and creating well developed adults.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 19, 2010

The young people at GHMCA learn the value of self worth and they graduate with high self esteem and are excellantly prepared to go to high school and are encouraged to continue on to college. They develop relationships with their teachers and they return to stay in contact with them.


Posted May 19, 2010

It's staff and faculty are very nurturing and supportive for our children, my little one looks forward to being there every day....
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2010

My son has attended this school since Pre-K. The teachers and staff are wonderful. Everyone is involved in the education of your child. Academics is not just the main focus. The whole child's well being is incorporated in the academic/social environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2010

I think this school is excellent due to the dedication of the principal and school administrator, academic programs and the excellent instructions from the teachers.


Posted May 18, 2010

Love this school! I have 3 of my boys there and they actually like going to school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2010

This school is excellent, The Principal, Teachers and staff are a special type of people who dedication exceeds all expectations. The kids have been prepared to face this world challenges. My son attended this school and he has been bless to further is education earning one college degree and is currently studying to earn his second degree.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2010

The school has a great family atmosphere where parents are always welcome. Academich standards are high; seventh and eighth grade students successfully sit the Regents exams in math and science.
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Posted May 18, 2010

George H Murray Christian Academy has a legacy of greatness and academic excellence, it helps children who the public school system has not given the attention they need to grow in a healthy learning environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2010

I have been an involved parent since my daughter first attended and she is now in the seventh grade. My son started there from Pre-K. The dedication of the teachers and Principal is above and behind. This school is a family envirnonment as well an acdemic haven. Try us out you will not be disappointed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2010

This is a great school with high academic standards, Wonderful teacher and staff. Everyone cares and works hard at improving in every aspect of learning.
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Posted May 18, 2010

George H Murray Christian Academy is a safe educational enviornment where teachers are dedicated to bringing out the best in each individual student by preparing and nuturing them for the future. The administrative is familiar with each student, knows them by name and builts a relationship with the parents in making sure students are meeting challenges to further their academic skills. They go beyond the regular expectations
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2010

The school is excellent with dedicated teachers and a supportive principal. The students most often attend the schools they select for high school because of their grades and the teachers.


Posted May 18, 2010

Great school, teacher and everyone are interested in a student's well being in addition to their academic success...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2010

I love the academics and the quality of administration, teachers and staff. This is an awesome place for the development of our nations future!
—Submitted by a parent


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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school
Black 99%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0%
Hispanic 0%
Source: NCES, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/AN/A
Source: NCES, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Alfonzo Forrest
Gender
  • Coed
Affiliation
  • Baptist

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760 Dekalb Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Phone: (718) 384-1577

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