Bay Ridge Prep (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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About the School

Bay Ridge Prep in Brooklyn, NY, serves 134 students from kindergarten through 8th grade in a nonsectarian, city–based educational setting.
Founded in 1998, the school has a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 with 12 total teachers on staff.
The school is a member of the National Association of Private Special Education Centers and is located in the Bay Ridge neighborhood.
Bay Ridge Prep offers 25 advanced placement (AP) courses, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in New York State for AP course offerings.
The student body includes approximately 31% students of color, reflecting diversity within this Brooklyn private elementary and middle school.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 134 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Bay Ridge Prep ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Private Special Education Centers

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Bay Ridge Prep
Kind	12
1	14
2	14
3	14
4	17
6	27
7	36

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Year Founded

1998

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Campus Size

3 acres

Student Body

Total Students

134 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

31%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

Number of AP Courses

25 courses

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Alumnus A, notable author -
- Alumnus B, award-winning filmmaker -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Who are famous alumni from Bay Ridge Prep?

Bay Ridge Prep famous alumni include: Alumnus A, notable author and Alumnus B, award-winning filmmaker.

What is Bay Ridge Prep's ranking?

Bay Ridge Prep ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Most AP courses offered.

When is the application deadline for Bay Ridge Prep?

The application deadline for Bay Ridge Prep is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Bay Ridge Prep located?

Bay Ridge Prep is located in the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 7 other private schools located in Bay Ridge.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Brooklyn, NY is $23,059 for elementary schools and $25,159 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Brooklyn, NY is 74% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).