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)
Top Rankings
Bay Ridge Prep ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
AP Courses
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
Campus Size
3 acres
Student Body
Total Students
134 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
31%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
25 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Alumnus A, notable author -
- Alumnus B, award-winning filmmaker -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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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The nearest high school to Bay Ridge Prep is Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Lutheran Elementary School Of Bay Ridge (0.2 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
8515 Ridge Boulevard
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 238-3308
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 238-3308
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 235 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8101 Ridge Boulevard
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 833-9090
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 833-9090
0.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 367 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition listed
Xaverian High School
(Catholic)
7100 Shore Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 836-7100
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 836-7100
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 1,720 student Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 46 Tuition listed
Three Hierarchs School
(Greek Orthodox)
1724 Avenue P
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 375-1885
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 375-1885
3.9 miles
Gr: K-9 | 61 students
3867 Shore Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 891-6100
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 891-6100
5.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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