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Poly Prep Country Day School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12

Brooklyn, NY

9216 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11228

Overall grade: A+

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

  • A-Class size
  • ACollege-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • The largest independent school in Brooklyn
  • 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Growing: enrollment up 22% since 2011–12
  • Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Brooklyn since at least 2011

Poly Prep Country Day School is an independent private school in Brooklyn, New York, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 1,122 students and around 6 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 22% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 161 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
1,122
Teachers
193.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 533 girls, 589 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
161 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 94% of independent schools in New York.
    • Compared with 83 independent schools in New York.

    Students by survey year

    917’11–12956’13–14979’15–16993’17–181,081’21–221,122’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K29
    K37
    TK37
    135
    239
    336
    438
    554
    680
    7103
    8101
    9143
    10142
    11139
    12138

    Student body

    White49%
    Two or more races21%
    Black15%
    Asian7%
    Hispanic or Latino7%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools
    • A state or regional independent school association

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    Questions about Poly Prep Country Day School

    What grades does Poly Prep Country Day School serve?

    Poly Prep Country Day School serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Poly Prep Country Day School?

    About 1,122 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Poly Prep Country Day School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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