Brooklyn Friends School
Tel:
(718)852-1029
- Guided by the Quaker belief that there is a Divine Light in everyone, Brooklyn Friends School cultivates an intellectually ambitious and diverse community that celebrates each individual's gifts.
- We challenge our students to value and embrace difference as they develop critical thinking skills and apply their knowledge and intelligence both in and out of the classroom.
- In this rich learning environment, we inspire all members of our community to voice their convictions, to discover and pursue their passions, and to seek truth.
- Our graduates are compassionate, curious, and confident global citizens who let their lives speak in the spirit of leadership and service.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 859 students
- Yearly Tuition: $45,400
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: Oct. 15 / Nov. 30
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Brooklyn Friends School places among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Friends Council on Education (FCE) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Friends |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Year Founded | 1867 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 859 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 33% State avg.: 29% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 133 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 80% |
| Average Class Size | 18 students |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Oct. 15 / Nov. 30 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $45,400 |
| % on Financial Aid | 28% |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 9 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Track and Field, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Track and Field, Volleyball |
School Notes
- Please visit the school's website for detailed information on application requirements for each division http://www.brooklynfriends.org/admissions.
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School Reviews
| 5 Excellent academics and challenging curriculum, superb teachers, a meaningful focus on social issues and involved, caring staff. - Posted by Parent - Noon |
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