The Stony Brook School
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(631)751-1800
- Founded in 1922 with the motto "Character Before Career," The Stony Brook School educates students in matters of the mind, body, and heart.
- Students are trained to be leaders with integrity and virtue.
- We find that character is essential to the development of the whole person and maintain a spiritual component to the education process. While students are presented with the truths of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, they are free to maintain their own personal spiritual beliefs.
- Call to set up a visit! We offer private tours as well as Open House events and Class Visit Days year-round.
Quick Stats (2019-20)
- Grades: 7-12
- Students: 403 students
- Yearly Tuition: $55,100
- Acceptance rate: 40%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / Dec. 17 / rolling
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The Stony Brook School places among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
- Student Body Largest student body
- AP Courses Most AP courses offered
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools National Association of College Admissions Counselors |
| Religious Affiliation | Christian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Year Founded | 1922 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 403 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 33% State avg.: 28% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 66 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 65% |
| Average Class Size | 15 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 23 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP French, AP French, AP Latin, AP Microeconomics, AP Music Theory, AP Physics 1, AP Physics C, AP Psychology, AP Spanish, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art, AP US History, College-level History of Philosophy |
| Average SAT score | 1320 |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 31 / Dec. 17 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $55,100 |
| Tuition Notes | Day Students: Grades 7 & 8: $25,300; Grades 9-12: $29,800. 5-day Boarding Students 7-12: $47,000. 7 Day Boarding Students: $55,100. International: $57,900 |
| % on Financial Aid | 43% |
| Acceptance Rate | 40% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Yuri Francis |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 14 sports |
| Sports | Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track, WrestlingBadminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track, Wrestling, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 25 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Admissions Council, Bible Study, Chamber Orchestra, Chamber Singers, Chapel Committee, Chess Team, Class Council, Concert Choir, Culinary Management Training, Cum Laude Society, Dorm Council, Driven, Honor Council, International Club, Math Club, Mentoring, Prefect Board, Prom Committee, Res Gestae (Yearbook), S.B.F.L. (Intramural Flag Football), Technology Crew, Theatrical Arts Society (T.A.S), Workjob Council, Worship Team Club or Organization: Activities Committee |
School Notes
- Founded in 1922 with the motto "Character Before Career," The Stony Brook School is an independent Christian college preparatory boarding and day school for students in grades 7-12. It exists to challenge young men and women to know Jesus Christ as Lord, to love others as themselves, and to grow in knowledge and skill, in order that they may serve the world through their character and leadership. Distinguished for its academics and set apart by its mission, The Stony Brook School is widely known for its passion for character education. Located on the beautiful north shore of Long Island, the 55-acre campus is home to 370 students. Most of our faculty members live on or near campus. With students from all over the United States and 24 countries, The Stony Brook School has truly emerged as one of the most diverse private schools in the nation. Stony Brook offers a rigorous college preparatory program that combines traditional academics with competitive athletics, training in the visual and performing arts, and a focus on character development set in the framework of Christian belief and example. We currently have students enrolled at 26 of the top 50 American Colleges/Universities, and 43 of the top 100 (as ranked by Forbes' list of America's Top Colleges 2012).
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