Few schools in New York can claim to have as long a history as this one. In 1867, it was founded by the Religious Society of Friends as a coed grade school. The Brooklyn Friends School was built on the principle of encouraging personal growth in an academically rigorous environment. To this day, it is one of the longest-running private preparatory schools in the entire city.
The Brooklyn Friends School offers a curriculum that spans from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school has a large student population, with roughly 40 students per graduating class. Additionally, the majority of the teachers at Brooklyn Friends School hold advanced degrees, so you can be confident that your students will be receiving expert care in each of their classes.
If you are looking for a Downtown Brooklyn school with proven success to set your student up for the future, then have your student apply today.
Brooklyn Friends School
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade Pre-K-12
375 Pearl St,
Brooklyn, NY
898
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Larry Weiss
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
28
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$59,500
Religious Affiliation
Quaker
Niche Grade
A+
A-
A+
A-
B+
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers
152
Full Time Teachers
141
Part Time Teachers
11
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
620
Verbal
650
Average ACT
28
Math
25
English
29
Reading
30
Science
27
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Female
53.5%
Male
46.5%
White
65.8%
Two or more races
15.8%
Black
10%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.4%
Hispanic
3.2%
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School Rankings
#22
Best HS for the Arts in New York
#42
Best Private K12 Schools in New York
#53
Best Private HS in New York
Specialty School Programs
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
New York University
50 Students
Boston University
34 Students
Brown University
32 Students
Wesleyan University
29 Students
Cornell University
28 Students
Columbia University
26 Students
Syracuse University
24 Students
Yale University
23 Students
Northeastern University
22 Students
University of Pennsylvania
22 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
31 Students
Biology
28 Students
Psychology
26 Students
Economics
21 Students
Political Science and Government
15 Students
English
13 Students
Computer Science
11 Students
Architecture
11 Students
History
9 Students
Journalism
9 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/17/2022
The teachers at Brooklyn Friends school are warm, accommodating, and always have your best interest at heart. The only trying thing about this school is that the administration running it can be disrespectful to those who work here and do nothing pay them enough.
3/10/2022
As a teacher I found the students really wholesome and engaged. But the administration keeps people pit against each other and the turnover is so high that it's barely worth it to get emotionally invested. Ridiculously outdated equipment and materials. If they can cut a corner they will, but then waste money on ... food trucks. Seriously - the printers barely worked for a year and the head of school paid for food trucks and lame tote bags. Oh well - don't believe the hype.
9/26/2020
This is a fantastic and very caring institution. Top notch academics, balanced with nurturing professional hearts. We have two children who are thriving academically and socially; we are so impressed with its administration and faculty. Definitely worth serious consideration if you want a challenging and deep curriculum, with terrific sets of experienced
GreatSchools Reviews
4/16/2024
This school is falling apart because of the Head of School. Just so unkind, insincere, and deeply unprofessional institution. They don't seem to care about about people and their values are not emblematic of Quaker values. We left.
2/20/2024
There are some truly kind teachers. But school run very much like a business, especially in recent years. Not inspired.
2/21/2022
A dynamic community of diverse families and colleagues informs a school culture that actively expresses Quaker principles. Academic excellence is encouraged through the growth mindset. Brooklyn Friends sets high expectations for both learning and behavior. Students are expected to achieve excellence...
5/5/2020
Excellent, engaging, enriching, and constantly evolving. Highly recommend
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List Price Range
$427K - $3.8M
Homes For Sale
73
Average Home Value
$1,211,632
Median Lot Size
313,632 Sq Ft
% Renters
82%
Household Income
$149,122
% of College Grads
70.4%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
1,510 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
93.0%
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