About the School
- 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 Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
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)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Brooklyn Preparatory School?
The application deadline for Brooklyn Preparatory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Brooklyn Preparatory School is Peoples Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Happy Home Daycare (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Hyatt Nurturing Tree Day Care Center (0.3 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
9522 Avenue A
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 498-1160
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 63 students
Christian
9102 Church Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 346-5327
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-9 | 437 students
121 Riverdale Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 346-0089
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K | 55 students
Daycare / Preschool
1163 Lenox Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 922-6366
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students
Sports: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
5810 Snyder Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 922-6390
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-9 | 437 students
121 Riverdale Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 346-0089
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students
305 Remsen Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 284-0280
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 315 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 21
Catholic
475 E 57th St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 763-1100
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-12
Alternative School (Christian)
5205 Foster Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 629-4559
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 143 students
Seventh Day Adventist
418 E 45th St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 693-5502
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 63 students
Christian
9102 Church Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 346-5327
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-9 | 437 students
121 Riverdale Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 346-0089
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students
Sports: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
5810 Snyder Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 922-6390
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 24 students
Specialized Curriculum
10510 Flatlands Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 975-0266
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students
305 Remsen Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 284-0280
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
9522 Avenue A
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 498-1160
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 63 students
Christian
9102 Church Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 346-5327
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K | 55 students
Daycare / Preschool
1163 Lenox Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 922-6366
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students
Sports: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
5810 Snyder Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 922-6390
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 16 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Daycare / Preschool
460 Lenox Road
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(347) 465-2810
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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Charter School
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Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
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Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 683-3300
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 683-3300
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Gr: K-6 | 221 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Brooklyn Democracy Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
985 Rockaway Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 342-6348
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 342-6348
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 166 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Kappa V (Knowledge And Power Prep Academy)
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
985 Rockaway Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 922-4690
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 922-4690
0.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 97 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School
(Math: 40-59%)
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
985 Rockaway Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 342-6249
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 342-6249
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 153 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
P.s. 140
Special Education School
141 Macon St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 783-4842
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 783-4842
0.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 327 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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