Poly Prep Country Day School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked NY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 1,171 students
Yearly Tuition: $48,800
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: Nov. 19
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Poly Prep Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Poly Prep Country Day School
Nursery	30
Pre-K	67
Kind	39
1	40
2	34
3	38
4	38
5	53
6	87
7	96
8	101
9	145
10	142
11	146
12	115

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Grade 11 has 146 students the largest enrollment is in Grade 11, slightly above Grade 9 at 145 and Grade 10 at 142.

Year Founded

1854

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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Campus Size

25 acres

Student Body

Total Students

1,171 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

31%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

128 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

88%

Average Class Size

16 students

Average SAT score

1382

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

19 courses

Advanced Courses

Biology Calculus AB

Calculus BC Chemistry

English Literature European History

French Language French Literature

Latin Physics B

Physics C Spanish Language

Spanish Literature Statistics

US History World History

English LanguageMusic Theory

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Nov. 19

Yearly Tuition Cost

$48,800

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Tuition Notes

Tuition varies according to the student's grade/year.

% on Financial Aid

20%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$38,726

Admissions Director

Rebekah Sollitto

Admissions Associate

Ben Kettering

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

17 sports

Sports

Track and FieldUltimate Frisbee

VolleyballWinter Track

Wrestling

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Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

20 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Other Activities:

Chess ClubCommunity Service

Cum Laude SocietyDance Team

DebateEnvironmental Club

Gay-Straight AllianceHabitat for Humanity

HIV/AIDS AwarenessHonor Council

Literary MagazineMeeting of the Minds

NewspaperOasis Society

Peer LeadershipPeer Tutoring

Step TeamStudent Government

Theater and DramaYearbook

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School Notes

The mission of Poly Prep Country Day School is to prepare students for college and for life by fostering learning, health, leadership, community responsibility, and, above all, character.
A day-long program of academics, physical education and athletics, arts, and extracurricular activities is guided by a strong, committed faculty, in a diverse school community, on campuses with outstanding facilities.
At Poly Prep, we believe in working toward the development of the whole person-health, mind, and character.
We also believe that such an education can only be obtained within a diverse learning community.
To this end, the school has dedicated itself to creating a genuinely heterogeneous student body, one that bridges differences and provides a vibrant and inclusive educational environment.
When students from different backgrounds work, learn, and succeed together, individual learning is enhanced, as are the prospects for the well-being of the immediate community, and for our society as a whole.

The mission of Poly Prep Country Day School is to prepare students for college and for life by fostering learning, health, leadership, community responsibility, and, above all, character. A day-long program of academics, physical education and athletics, arts, and extracurricular activities is guided by a strong, committed faculty, in a diverse school community, on campuses with outstanding facilities. At Poly Prep, we believe in working toward the development of the whole person-health, mind, and character. We also believe that such an education can only be obtained within a diverse learning community. To this end, the school has dedicated itself to creating a genuinely heterogeneous student body, one that bridges differences and provides a vibrant and inclusive educational environment. When students from different backgrounds work, learn, and succeed together, individual learning is enhanced, as are the prospects for the well-being of the immediate community, and for our society as a whole.

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Poly Prep Country Day School cost?

Poly Prep Country Day School's tuition is approximately $48,800 for private students.

Does Poly Prep Country Day School offer a summer program?

Yes, Poly Prep Country Day School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Poly Prep Country Day School offer?

Poly Prep Country Day School offers 17 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Winter Track and Wrestling. Poly Prep Country Day School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New York for most sports offered.

What is Poly Prep Country Day School's ranking?

Poly Prep Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Highest average SAT score, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Poly Prep Country Day School?

The application deadline for Poly Prep Country Day School is Nov. 19.

In what neighborhood is Poly Prep Country Day School located?

Poly Prep Country Day School is located in the Fort Hamilton neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 4 other private schools located in Fort Hamilton.

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