The Browning School vs. Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School
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School Overview
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The Browning School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
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Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
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Overview
The Browning School fosters growth of courageous and compassionate men of intellect and integrity who aspire to contribute meaningfully to our world.
The Browning gentleman develops amid a community that upholds these values:
HONESTY: We speak the truth, act with integrity and take responsibility for our actions.
DIGNITY: We honor and celebrate the dignity of all people and support the power of a diverse, inclusive and welcoming community.
Founded in 1764, Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School is a coed, nonsectarian institution educating students in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. Detailed school overiew, below:.
Grades Offered
K-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
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Year Founded
1888
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Students Body
Total Students
421 students
1254 students
Student Body Type
All-boys
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
20%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
35
Kindergarten Students
32
75
Grade 1 Students
30
84
Grade 2 Students
31
72
Grade 3 Students
33
70
Grade 4 Students
33
98
Grade 5 Students
36
80
Grade 6 Students
35
88
Grade 7 Students
35
85
Grade 8 Students
37
80
Grade 9 Students
33
125
Grade 10 Students
30
120
Grade 11 Students
28
124
Grade 12 Students
28
118
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
270 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
99%
82%
Average Class Size
14
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Number of AP Classes
13
18
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:4
1:5
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Dec. 4 / rolling
Dec. 15
Tuition Cost
$54,150
$38,890
Admissions Director
Kelly West
Ms. Elaine Perlman
Admissions Associate
Kristin Rodgers
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
10
13
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
21
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Amnesty International, Art, Book Club, Ceramics, Certamen, Chess, Debate, Drama, Environmental, Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Gender Studies, Habitat for Humanity, Investment, Math, Mock Trial, Model UN, Multicultural, Newspaper, Robotics, Rube-Goldberg, Student Council
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