Berkeley Carroll School
A passion for learning is at the heart of Berkeley Carroll.
Their preK-12th grade school is an intellectual, creative, and equitable community where devoted teachers challenge and engage talented students.
Their demanding curriculum and vibrant civic life prepare their diverse graduates for success in college and for the greater endeavor-a life of critical, ethical, and global thinking.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 917 students
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 1 / rolling
School News
- Congratulations to the Class of 2021 - 06/07/2021Berkeley Carroll's 134th Commencement was held at MCU Park, home of the Minor League Baseball Brooklyn Cyclones. Class co-presidents Tife A. `21 and Caleb D. `21 greeted the audience of ...morefriends, family, and faculty. The audience also heard from Head of School Dr. Lisa Yvette Waller, Class Speaker Kai E. `21, Faculty Commencement Speaker and Upper School English Teacher Rafael Sanchez, and Dean of the Class of 2021 Andrew Stein. Members of the Upper School Jazz Ensemble performed two pieces during the ceremony.
At their Senior Dinner the night before, science writer and editor and bird watcher Christian Cooper delivered the Commencement address, and graduates also heard from Senior Dinner Speakers Ashley A. `21 and Leonora M. `21. hide - Berkeley Carroll's 2021 Senior Scholars - 05/06/2021Nine Berkeley Carroll Upper School students will present their Senior Scholars projects on Tuesday, May 11, and Thursday, May 13, as the culmination of their year-long, independent research. The Senior ...moreScholars program prepares 12th graders to be responsible researchers, inquisitive citizens, and dynamic writers. This selective and demanding program is designed for students who are interested in pursuing serious scholarly work in the humanities. In addition to their oral presentations, students have also written formal papers. hide
- Scholastic Awards: BC Ranks #1 in Brooklyn and #2 in NYC for Writing - 11/21/2017The 2017 NYC Scholastic Awards competition has just awarded 110 honors to Berkeley Carroll Upper School and Middle School students in the writing and art categories.
Top Rankings
Berkeley Carroll School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
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Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1886
Student Body
Total Students
917 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
83%
Average Class Size
16 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Dec. 1 / rolling
Tuition Notes
There is a tuition schedule for Pre-K - 12th grade. www.berkeleycarroll.org/admissions/tuition
% on Financial Aid
30%
Admissions Director
Vanessa C. Prescott
Admissions Associate
Jennifer Brown
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
39 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
8th Grade Upper School Buddies Program, Amnesty International, Art Squad, Awareness Day Facilitators, Best Buddies, Blotter (School Newspaper), Broadway Club, Chamber, Choir, Comic Book Club, DAIS, Dance Club, Diversity Day Facilitators, Environmental Club, Film Appreciation, GASP, Girls to Women, Honor Council, Jazz Band, Lion's Pride (Community Service Club), Mu Alpha Theta (Math Club), NIA, P.O.C. (People of Color), Peer Leadership, Peer Tutors Program, Photo Club, POC Lower School Buddies Program, Psychology Club, Reflections (School Literary Magazine), Social Justice, Speech and Debate, Student Ambassador Program, Student Diversity Leadership Conference, Student Government, Sustainability Club, Theater Tech, United Nations Group, World Affairs Breakfast Club, Yearbook
School Notes
Berkeley Carroll is an independent, college preparatory day school
in Brooklyn providing coeducational programs for children in
prekindergarten through grade 12. A BC education enriches
rigorous academic learning with creative arts and
athletics.
Walk through their halls and you`ll see classes where teachers engage and challenge students and intellectual curiosity is encouraged, with students investigating, performing, sharing insights and perspectives, asking questions, and solving real-world problems.
After graduation, their students go on to thrive at the world`s most selective and admired colleges and universities.Centrally located in Park Slope, Brooklyn, the school attracts families from all parts of New York City and New Jersey and provides free bus service for students.
Berkeley Carroll fosters a culture where students:
Learn more on their Fast Facts Page: https://www.berkeleycarroll.org/about-us/fast-facts
Walk through their halls and you`ll see classes where teachers engage and challenge students and intellectual curiosity is encouraged, with students investigating, performing, sharing insights and perspectives, asking questions, and solving real-world problems.
After graduation, their students go on to thrive at the world`s most selective and admired colleges and universities.Centrally located in Park Slope, Brooklyn, the school attracts families from all parts of New York City and New Jersey and provides free bus service for students.
Berkeley Carroll fosters a culture where students:
- strive for academic excellence and enrich their learning with opportunities to excel in the creative arts and athletics,
- discover their passions,
- develop their inner voices and begin to make sense of their place in the world.
- express and take a personal responsibility for shaping a just and peaceful world.
Learn more on their Fast Facts Page: https://www.berkeleycarroll.org/about-us/fast-facts
Profile last updated: 09/10/2021
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School Reviews
5 11/9/2017
Love this school for my two daughters! What an amazing place. BC encourages students to explore their interests in a warm, supportive yet rigorous environment. Fantastic teachers who really care and know their stuff. The school cares about the total student - and it shows.
5 1/13/2017
My daughter's formative years were spent here at Berkeley Carroll. It's outstanding faculty and curriculum engaged and prepared her to succeed as a student. Highly recommend.
5 10/26/2016
My twin sons have been there since kindergarten. They are in the ninth grade now. I wouldn't send them anywhere else. The classes are rigorous; the teachers understanding, and (most of all) the environment is rigorous and supportive. Also, the technology program is unmatched as far as I can tell.
5 5/17/2016
My daughter transferred here in high school after attending an Upper East Side elementary/middle school. The transition was seamless. The courses remain rigorous and intellectually challenging (and the offerings are wide-ranging), but the atmosphere is more relaxed and grounded. We couldn't be happier.
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