Brooklyn Free School (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 80 students
Yearly Tuition: $17,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

2003

School Motto

Where Children Are Free

Student Body

Total Students

80 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

54%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$17,000

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Tuition Notes

17000 for upper school/high school

% on Financial Aid

75%

Admissions Director

Monique C Scott

Admissions Associate

Courtney Mclellan

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.

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.

Source: Verified school update

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How much does Brooklyn Free School cost?

Brooklyn Free School's tuition is approximately $17,000 for private students.

When is the application deadline for Brooklyn Free School?

The application deadline for Brooklyn Free School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Brooklyn Free School located?

Brooklyn Free School is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 9 other private schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.

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The average private school tuition in Brooklyn, NY is $23,157 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).