Brooklyn Independent
Independent school · Grades 6–8
Brooklyn, NY
38 Lafayette Ave Ave-5th Fl, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- BYears serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- One of 31 independent schools in Brooklyn
Brooklyn Independent is an independent private school in Brooklyn, New York, for students from 6th grade through 8th grade. It has about 106 students and around 11 students per teacher. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–8
- Students
- 106
- Teachers
- 9.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 47 girls, 59 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 62% of independent elementary schools in New York.
- Compared with 85 independent elementary schools in New York.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
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 Brooklyn Independent
What grades does Brooklyn Independent serve?
Brooklyn Independent serves grades 6–8.
How many students attend Brooklyn Independent?
About 106 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Brooklyn Independent?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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