Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 679 students
- Yearly Tuition: $44,720
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 8 / rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
BASIS Independent Brooklyn Lower School
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 679 students
- Yearly Tuition: $44,720
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 8 / rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
BASIS Independent Brooklyn Lower School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
SAT Score
ACT Score
Student Body
AP Courses
School Facts
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
2021
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 17, 2027
Student Body
Total Students
679 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
54%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
14 students
Average SAT score
1514
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
34
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Number of AP Courses
27 courses
List of Courses Offered
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
Jan. 8 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$44,720
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies by grade level.
Summer Program Cost Notes
Please find more information about summer at BASIS Independent Brooklyn here: basisindependent.com
College Acceptance Rate
100%
Admissions Associate
Mary Lynn Wells
Application URL
Request Information
Sports
School Notes
- At BASIS Independent Brooklyn, a PreK-Grade 12 private school, we believe students are capable of more than they can imagine.
- Our advanced academic program builds deep knowledge and mastery while fostering curiosity, creativity, and intellectual confidence.
- With expert teachers and a warm, collaborative community, students are inspired to ask questions, embrace challenges, and take ownership of their learning. Beyond the classroom, they explore their passions through the arts, athletics, leadership, and research.
- The result is a community that empowers students to become fearless thinkers, prepared to explore, question, and shape the world.
- Come see what's possible. Schedule a tour of BASIS Independent Brooklyn and experience our community firsthand.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does BASIS Independent Brooklyn Lower School cost?
BASIS Independent Brooklyn Lower School's tuition is approximately $44,720 for private students.
Does BASIS Independent Brooklyn Lower School offer a summer program?
Yes, BASIS Independent Brooklyn Lower School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does BASIS Independent Brooklyn Lower School offer?
BASIS Independent Brooklyn Lower School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Dance and Martial Arts.
What is BASIS Independent Brooklyn Lower School's ranking?
BASIS Independent Brooklyn Lower School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Highest average SAT score, Highest average ACT score, Largest student body and Most AP courses offered.
When is the application deadline for BASIS Independent Brooklyn Lower School?
The application deadline for BASIS Independent Brooklyn Lower School is Jan. 8 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 8 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to BASIS Independent Brooklyn Lower School is Fusion Academy Brooklyn (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Brooklyn Friends School (0.3 miles away)
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Friends
375 Pearl St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 852-1029
Distance: 0.5 mi
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Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 15
Greek Orthodox
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(718) 250-0221
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Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
1 Metrotech Center North, Suite 1004
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(877) 673-8893
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: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,023 students
170 Joralemon St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 250-0221
Distance: 0.5 mi
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(718) 522-1660
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Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Special Education School (Friends)
20 Bergen Street
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(718) 625-3939
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: 4-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
1 Metrotech Center North, Suite 1004
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(877) 673-8893
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: 0.5 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: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 69 students
Seventh Day Adventist
38 Lafayette Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 625-3030
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,023 students
170 Joralemon St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 250-0221
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: 0.5 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: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 69 students
Seventh Day Adventist
38 Lafayette Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 625-3030
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,023 students
170 Joralemon St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 250-0221
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 110 students
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100 Clinton St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 250-0290
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