Brooklyn Preparatory School (Closed 2015)
Rev. A. R. and Karen Bernard founded Brooklyn Preparatory School (BPS) in 1993.
As parents, they understand the importance of educating the whole child: body, mind, and spirit.
BPS, a foundation in early childhood education, is a school where children learn, grow, and develop their true selves as revealed in Christ -- academically, cognitively, emotionally and spiritually.
It is a learning center rich in rigor and discipline, academic and hands-on, experienced-based learning; an environment filled with love and nurturing, chock full of resources to stimulate our children's natural curiosities and imaginations.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Rev. A. R. and Karen Bernard founded Brooklyn Preparatory School (BPS) in 1993. As parents, they understand the importance of educating the whole child: body, mind, and spirit. BPS, a foundation in early childhood education, is a school where children learn, grow, and develop their true selves as revealed in Christ -- academically, cognitively, emotionally and spiritually. It is a learning center rich in rigor and discipline, academic and hands-on, experienced-based learning; an environment filled with love and nurturing, chock full of resources to stimulate our children's natural curiosities and imaginations.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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