The Brearley School
Independent school · Grades K–12
New York, NY
610 E 83rd St, New York, NY 10028
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
- Serving families in New York since at least 2011
In New York, New York, The Brearley School is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 781 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 10% since 2011–12. The school is an all-girls school. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 163 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–12
- Students
- 781
- Teachers
- 120.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.5
- Boys and girls
- All girls
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 163 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 89% of independent schools in New York.
- Compared with 83 independent schools in New York.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Coalition of Girls' Schools
- 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 The Brearley School
What grades does The Brearley School serve?
The Brearley School serves grades K–12.
How many students attend The Brearley School?
About 781 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Brearley School?
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