Fontbonne Hall Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 398 students
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: Nov. 15
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Fontbonne Hall Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Fontbonne Hall Academy
9	103
10	95
11	104
12	96

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Year Founded

1937

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School Motto

Ex Fide Fortis

Student Body

Total Students

398 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

12%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

18 students

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Number of AP Courses

17 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Nov. 15

Yearly Tuition Cost

$13,000

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Tuition Notes

$13,330 for 2020-21

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

13 sports

Sports

Track and FieldVolleyball

Winter Track

Colors

Grey, Navy Blue

School Mascot

Bonnies

School Notes

Fontbonne Hall Academy is a small Catholic, All-Girl, College Preparatory High School serving families across Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island, and Queens.
Founded in 1937 on the gospel of Jesus Christ and inspired by the philosophy and charism of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, offers a superior educational program to form and empower women of confidence and compassion.
Our students, faculty, and administration form a faith community in which each person is challenged to grow.
Unique in education, we continually evolve our curricula and our methods to keep pace with the unprecedented rate of change in a world where women will need to thrive and succeed.
Small classes and a varied curriculum meet the needs of the 21st Century woman, and are supported by state-of the -art science and computer laboratories

We are in the forefront of innovations in Teaching and Learning across all disciplines. We are not just for future scientists, doctors, or engineers. We are for all students who are expansive thinkers, creative problem solvers, and potential pioneers. Unique in education, we continually evolve our curricula and our methods to keep pace with the unprecedented rate of change in a world where women will need to thrive and succeed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Fontbonne Hall Academy?

The acceptance rate of Fontbonne Hall Academy is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 76%.

What sports does Fontbonne Hall Academy offer?

Fontbonne Hall Academy offers 13 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track. Fontbonne Hall Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New York for most sports offered.

What is Fontbonne Hall Academy's ranking?

Fontbonne Hall Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Fontbonne Hall Academy?

The application deadline for Fontbonne Hall Academy is Nov. 15.

In what neighborhood is Fontbonne Hall Academy located?

Fontbonne Hall Academy is located in the Fort Hamilton neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 4 other private schools located in Fort Hamilton.

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Did You Know?

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).