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#100 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 10% of private schools

Brooklyn Friends School

School

375 PEARL ST, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

578

Student-Teacher

4.4:1

Score

7.7

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Enrollment

578

Student-Teacher

4.4:1

Score

7.7

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#100 of 992

In Brooklyn

#8 of 173

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About Brooklyn Friends School

Brooklyn Friends School is a private school in Brooklyn, NY. Brooklyn Friends School serves approximately 578 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 4.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Brooklyn Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #100 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares1.5 pts above NY schools

7.7

This school 7.7 · Very Good
NY avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 4.4:1 students to teachers, Brooklyn Friends School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Brooklyn Friends School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Brooklyn Friends School compares to 569 public schools serving similar grades in Brooklyn, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

4.4:1

This School

12:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

578

This School

510

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.7

This School

6.2

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 65.7% vs 0%

Black 10% vs 0%

Asian 5.4% vs 0%

Hispanic 3.1% vs 0%

Brooklyn Friends School Brooklyn Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Brooklyn Friends School (this school)	—	578	4.4:1	7.7
BROOKLYN PROSPECT CHARTER SCHOOL-CSD 13	0.1 mi	730	11.8:1	5.0
URBAN ASSEMBLY INSTITUTE OF MATH AND SCIENCE FOR YOUNG WOMEN	0.1 mi	392	9.8:1	8.3
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR LAW AND JUSTICE (THE)	0.1 mi	435	11.2:1	7.4
GEORGE WESTINGHOUSE CAREER AND TECHNICAL ED HIGH SCHOOL	0.2 mi	572	10.4:1	8.1
CITY POLYTECHNIC HIGH SCHOOL	0.2 mi	426	12.5:1	7.4
BRIDGES: A SCHOOL FOR EXPLORATION AND EQUITY	0.2 mi	253	9.7:1	4.8
BROOKLYN FRONTIERS HIGH SCHOOL	0.2 mi	124	6.5:1	5.5
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR MUSIC AND ART	0.4 mi	95	5.9:1	9.3
SCIENCE SKILLS CENTER HIGH SCHOOL	0.4 mi	488	13.2:1	8.9
BROOKLYN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL	0.4 mi	314	11.6:1	8.0
PS 261 ZIPPORIAH MILLS	0.4 mi	591	13.4:1	6.6
BROOKLYN RISE CHARTER SCHOOL	0.4 mi	300	11.5:1	8.0
PS 369 COY L COX SCHOOL	0.4 mi	506	5.2:1	3.7
PS 287 BAILEY K ASHFORD	0.5 mi	121	9.3:1	5.0
BROOKLYN LABORATORY CHARTER SCHOOL	0.5 mi	573	15.9:1	5.6
EDMUND W GORDON BROOKLYN LABORATORY CHARTER SCHOOL	0.5 mi	188	11.1:1	3.9
COMMUNITY ROOTS CHARTER SCHOOL	0.5 mi	464	10.3:1	6.7
PS 67 CHARLES A DORSEY	0.5 mi	181	10.1:1	5.0
COBBLE HILL SCHOOL OF AMERICAN STUDIES	0.6 mi	303	10.1:1	6.5
DIGITAL ARTS AND CINEMA TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL	0.6 mi	325	11.6:1	8.4

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NY.

Classroom Attention

A+ 9.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 4.4:1

Instructional Commitment

B 6.2 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,197

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 7.8 / 10

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Diversity Index 53%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B 5.6 / 10

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Enrollment 578

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NY

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 65.7%

Two or More 15.7%

Black 10.0%

Asian 5.4%

Hispanic 3.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

375 PEARL ST, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Brooklyn Friends School may also want to explore other schools in the area. URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR MUSIC AND ART (rated 9.3/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is SCIENCE SKILLS CENTER HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.9/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MARY MCDOWELL FRIENDS SCHOOL - UPPER SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.4 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
FUSION ACADEMY BRK: BROOKLYN Brooklyn	0.1 mi	77	5.7
BROOKLYN AUTISM CENTER ACADEMY Brooklyn	0.1 mi	24	—
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR LAW AND JUSTICE (THE) Brooklyn	0.1 mi	435	7.4
URBAN ASSEMBLY INSTITUTE OF MATH AND SCIENCE FOR YOUNG WOMEN Brooklyn	0.1 mi	392	8.3
BROOKLYN PROSPECT CHARTER SCHOOL-CSD 13 Brooklyn	0.1 mi	730	5.0
BROOKLYN FRONTIERS HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.2 mi	124	5.5
GEORGE WESTINGHOUSE CAREER AND TECHNICAL ED HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.2 mi	572	8.1
CITY POLYTECHNIC HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.2 mi	426	7.4
BRIDGES: A SCHOOL FOR EXPLORATION AND EQUITY Brooklyn	0.2 mi	253	4.8
A FANTIS PAROCHIAL SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.3 mi	123	8.1
ST ANN'S SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.3 mi	1,042	7.6
PACKER COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE EARLY LEARNING CENTER Brooklyn	0.3 mi	88	5.2
THE STERLING SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.3 mi	46	7.2
PS 261 ZIPPORIAH MILLS Brooklyn	0.4 mi	591	6.6
SCIENCE SKILLS CENTER HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.4 mi	488	8.9
BROOKLYN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.4 mi	314	8.0
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR MUSIC AND ART Brooklyn	0.4 mi	95	9.3
MARY MCDOWELL FRIENDS SCHOOL - UPPER SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.3 mi	167	8.4
GERMAN SCHOOL BROOKLYN Brooklyn	0.4 mi	43	5.4
BROOKLYN RISE CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.4 mi	300	8.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11201 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$169,285

Median Home Value

$1,131,700

Median Rent

$3,207/mo

Population

69,251

College Educated

79.2%

Homeownership

35.5%

Avg Commute

30.9 min

Poverty Rate

10.4%

Median Age

35.2

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MARY CARIOLA CENTER Rochester, NY	367	7.7
COLLEGIATE SCHOOL New York, NY	662	7.8
HARLEM VILLAGE ACADEMY EAST CHARTER SCHOOL New York, NY	388	7.8
FRENCH AMERICAN SCHOOL OF NEW YORK Mamaroneck, NY	656	7.6
THE HARLEY SCHOOL Rochester, NY	463	7.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Brooklyn Friends School

What grades does Brooklyn Friends School serve?

Brooklyn Friends School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Brooklyn Friends School?

Brooklyn Friends School has an enrollment of approximately 578 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Friends School?

The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Friends School is 4.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Brooklyn Friends School rank in NY?

Brooklyn Friends School ranks #100 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Brooklyn Friends School's MySchoolScout rating?

Brooklyn Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Brooklyn Friends School a private school?

Yes, Brooklyn Friends School is a private coeducational school with a Friends (Quaker) affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Brooklyn Friends School a religious school?

Brooklyn Friends School has a Friends (Quaker) religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 100 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 100 Rider’s Paradise
Bike Score: 91 Biker’s Paradise

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment: 578
Gender Split: 44% M / 56% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 131
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Friends (Quaker)
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 171 days
Setting: Large City
County: Kings County
Phone: (718) 852-1029

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