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Brooklyn School of Excellence

Independent school · Grades K–10

Brooklyn, NY

23 Brighton 11th St, Brooklyn, NY 11235

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • B-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 6 students per teacher

In Brooklyn, New York, Brooklyn School of Excellence is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 10th grade. About 58 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher. The school day runs about 6 hours, 198 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–10
Students
58
Teachers
9.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6
Boys and girls
Coed · 24 girls, 34 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 6 hours
School year
198 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 84% of independent schools in New York.
    • Compared with 83 independent schools in New York.

    Students by grade

    K8
    TK5
    16
    21
    32
    44
    56
    62
    73
    812
    97
    102

    Student body

    White72%
    Hispanic or Latino14%
    Asian9%
    Black3%
    Two or more races2%

    Questions to ask on a tour

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    • 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?
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    Questions about Brooklyn School of Excellence

    What grades does Brooklyn School of Excellence serve?

    Brooklyn School of Excellence serves grades K–10.

    How many students attend Brooklyn School of Excellence?

    About 58 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Brooklyn School of Excellence?

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