The Brearley School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 762 students
Yearly Tuition: $66,800
Acceptance rate: 20%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

The Brearley School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Brearley School
Kind	58
1	56
2	53
3	56
4	53
5	51
6	60
7	62
8	58
9	66
10	64
11	65
12	60

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Year Founded

1884

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School Motto

'By Truth and Toil'

Student Body

Total Students

762 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

47%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

99 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

Number of AP Courses

20 courses

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$66,800

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Acceptance Rate

20%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Melissa Cassis, Middle & Upper School

Admissions Associate

Winifred Mabley, Lower School

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

13 sports

Sports

TennisTrack and Field

Volleyball

School Mascot

Beaver

School Notes

Brearley, an independent school for girls, was founded in 1884 to provide its students with a college-preparatory education equal in rigor to that of boys, and, in the words of our mission statement today, to prepare them for active responsible citizenship in a democratic society.
Within a highly articulated 13-year curriculum, and with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio, teaching methods are varied, flexible and pragmatic, taking into account individual patterns of development and ways of learning.
Our program is designed to challenge our eager, able students intellectually, and to give each one the opportunity to gain competence, self-reliance and self-knowledge through academic achievement as well as experience in the visual and performing arts, sports, community service and a wide variety of extracurricular activities.

Brearley, an independent school for girls, was founded in 1884 to provide its students with a college-preparatory education equal in rigor to that of boys, and, in the words of our mission statement today, to prepare them for active responsible citizenship in a democratic society. Within a highly articulated 13-year curriculum, and with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio, teaching methods are varied, flexible and pragmatic, taking into account individual patterns of development and ways of learning. Our program is designed to challenge our eager, able students intellectually, and to give each one the opportunity to gain competence, self-reliance and self-knowledge through academic achievement as well as experience in the visual and performing arts, sports, community service and a wide variety of extracurricular activities.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Greta Garbo, Actress -
- Martha Stewart, Businesswoman -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Brearley School cost?

The Brearley School's tuition is approximately $66,800 for private students.

What schools are The Brearley School often compared to?

The Brearley School is often viewed alongside schools like The Spence School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of The Brearley School?

The acceptance rate of The Brearley School is 20%, which is lower than the national average of 76%. The Brearley School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in New York with low acceptance rates.

Who are famous alumni from The Brearley School?

The Brearley School famous alumni include: Greta Garbo, Actress and Martha Stewart, Businesswoman.

What sports does The Brearley School offer?

The Brearley School offers 13 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. The Brearley School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New York for most sports offered.

What is The Brearley School's ranking?

The Brearley School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for The Brearley School?

The application deadline for The Brearley School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in New York, NY is $47,316 for elementary schools and $49,836 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New York, NY is 58% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).