Basis Independent Brooklyn Lower
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–2
Brooklyn, NY
405 Gold St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
In Brooklyn, New York, Basis Independent Brooklyn Lower is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 2nd grade. About 117 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. The school day runs about 7 hours, 178 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–2
- Students
- 117
- Teachers
- 15 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 54 girls, 63 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 178 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 71% of independent elementary schools in New York.
- Compared with 85 independent elementary schools in New York.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Basis Independent Brooklyn Lower
What grades does Basis Independent Brooklyn Lower serve?
Basis Independent Brooklyn Lower serves grades Pre-K–2.
How many students attend Basis Independent Brooklyn Lower?
About 117 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Basis Independent Brooklyn Lower?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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