The Brearley School vs. The Spence School
Should you attend The Brearley School or The Spence School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
The Brearley School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
School History
School Resources
The Spence School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
School History
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
1884
1892
Students Body
Total Students
762 students
806 students
Student Body Type
All-girls
All-girls
% Students of Color
47%
34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
58
59
Grade 1 Students
56
56
Grade 2 Students
53
56
Grade 3 Students
56
54
Grade 4 Students
53
54
Grade 5 Students
51
52
Grade 6 Students
60
69
Grade 7 Students
62
67
Grade 8 Students
58
62
Grade 9 Students
66
76
Grade 10 Students
64
70
Grade 11 Students
65
70
Grade 12 Students
60
61
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
136 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
80%
Number of AP Classes
20
n/a
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
6:1
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Dec. 1
Tuition Cost
$66,800
$68,480
% on Financial Aid
n/a
20%
Acceptance Rate
20%
n/a
Admissions Director
Melissa Cassis, Middle & Upper School
Melissa Hong
Admissions Associate
Winifred Mabley, Lower School
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
13
12
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
18
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
CivicsDance
Equity ClubEthics
Literary MagazineMath Olympiad
Math TeamMiddle School Debate
Middle School Science ResearchMock Trial
Model CongressModel UN
Robotics
Arts and Music Programs:
GleeInstrumental Music Ensemble
Middle School ChorusMiddle School Musical Theater
Middle School Orchestra