Brooklyn Free School

372 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11238-0718
Tel: (718)499-2707
Grades: PK | 58 students
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Brooklyn Free School's mission is education for social justice. Always advocating for young people's voices to be heard, BFS engages students and staff in democratic decision making and problem solving. We honor student choice and facilitate student centered learning through play and exploration, constructivist teaching, collaborative course work and self-directed student initiatives. We support social and emotional development through conflict mediation, personal reflection, diversity awareness and community responsibility. BFS works in the service of students and their families, partners with progressive educators, and embraces our larger community.

School Overview:
Brooklyn Free School
School Type Alternative School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - Prekindergarten
Student Body
Total Students 58 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 53% (NY School Avg.: 38%)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 12:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)

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Nearby Schools:

Brooklyn Free School
Gr. PK | 0 mi. away
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0.1 mi. away
Queen Of All Saints
Gr. K-9 | 0.1 mi. away
Emmanuel Day Care Kindergarten
Gr. PK-K | 0.2 mi. away
William T Dillon Child Study Center
Gr. K | 0.3 mi. away

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