Brooklyn Free School
Tel:
(718) 499-2707
- 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.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 80 students
- Yearly Tuition: $30,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Year Founded | 2003 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 80 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 54% State avg.: 29% |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $30,000 |
| Tuition Notes | 33000 for upper school/high school |
| % on Financial Aid | 75% |
| Admissions Director | Noleca Radway |
School Notes
- 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.
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