The school aims to develop mentally, physically, and character. 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.
At Poly Prep, faculty, students, staff, parents, and alumni work together as a community of learners.
For us, this community is defined largely by our unique status as a country day school in an urban setting.
Students live and work together from early morning until after the school day ends.
As educators, we consider it a duty and a privilege to bring together students from across the city and from every background, and to help them become responsible, thoughtful, active citizens.
We believe that this kind of learning prepares them for success as participants in our democratic society and as members of the world community.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Poly Prep Lower School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Year Founded
1854
Campus Size
25 acres
Student Body
Total Students
240 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Diversity, Excellence, Character'
- School Mascot: Blue Devils
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Kristen Palmer, NCAA Woman of the Year Finalist, Class of 2019 -
- Ariana Rodriguez, Olympic Competitor, Class of 2023 -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Poly Prep Lower School?
Poly Prep Lower School famous alumni include: Kristen Palmer, NCAA Woman of the Year Finalist, Class of 2019 and Ariana Rodriguez, Olympic Competitor, Class of 2023.
What is Poly Prep Lower School's ranking?
Poly Prep Lower School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Poly Prep Lower School?
The application deadline for Poly Prep Lower School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Poly Prep Lower School located?
Poly Prep Lower School is located in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 6 other private schools located in Park Slope.
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The nearest high school to Poly Prep Lower School is St. Saviour High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Berkeley Carroll Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Congregation Beth Elohim Early Childhood Center (0.1 miles away)
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(718) 534-6060
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