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#423 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 43% of private schools

Mary Mcdowell Friends School- Ls

High School

20 BERGEN ST, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

420

Student-Teacher

3.9:1

Score

6.5

Grades

6th – 12th

Enrollment

420

Student-Teacher

3.9:1

Score

6.5

Grades

6th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#423 of 992

In Brooklyn

#51 of 173

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About Mary Mcdowell Friends School- Ls

Mary Mcdowell Friends School- Ls is a private high school in Brooklyn, NY. Mary Mcdowell Friends School- Ls serves approximately 420 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 3.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Mary Mcdowell Friends School- Ls has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #423 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares0.5 pts below NY schools

6.5

This school 6.5 · Average
NY avg 7.0

What Parents Should Know

At 3.9:1 students to teachers, Mary Mcdowell Friends School- Ls sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Mary Mcdowell Friends School- Ls 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 Mary Mcdowell Friends School- Ls compares to 338 public schools serving similar grades in Brooklyn, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

3.9:1

This School

11.5:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

420

This School

562

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.5

This School

6.4

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 100% vs 0%

Mary Mcdowell Friends School- Ls Brooklyn Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Mary Mcdowell Friends School- Ls (this school)	—	420	3.9:1	6.5
DIGITAL ARTS AND CINEMA TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL	0.2 mi	325	11.6:1	8.4
BOERUM HILL SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (THE)	0.2 mi	796	11.5:1	7.3
COBBLE HILL SCHOOL OF AMERICAN STUDIES	0.2 mi	303	10.1:1	6.5
BROOKLYN FRONTIERS HIGH SCHOOL	0.3 mi	124	6.5:1	5.5
NEW DAWN CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL	0.3 mi	212	13.2:1	6.5
PS 369 COY L COX SCHOOL	0.5 mi	506	5.2:1	3.7
BROOKLYN PROSPECT CHARTER SCHOOL-CSD 13	0.5 mi	730	11.8:1	5.0
URBAN ASSEMBLY INSTITUTE OF MATH AND SCIENCE FOR YOUNG WOMEN	0.6 mi	392	9.8:1	8.3
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR LAW AND JUSTICE (THE)	0.6 mi	435	11.2:1	7.4
GEORGE WESTINGHOUSE CAREER AND TECHNICAL ED HIGH SCHOOL	0.7 mi	572	10.4:1	8.1
CITY POLYTECHNIC HIGH SCHOOL	0.7 mi	426	12.5:1	7.4
BRIDGES: A SCHOOL FOR EXPLORATION AND EQUITY	0.7 mi	253	9.7:1	4.8
KHALIL GIBRAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY	0.7 mi	112	6.6:1	8.0
MATH AND SCIENCE EXPLORATORY SCHOOL (THE)	0.7 mi	524	9:1	8.0
BROOKLYN HIGH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS	0.7 mi	912	13.6:1	7.6
BROOKLYN COLLABORATIVE STUDIES	0.7 mi	645	11.5:1	7.3
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR MUSIC AND ART	0.8 mi	95	5.9:1	9.3
SCIENCE SKILLS CENTER HIGH SCHOOL	0.8 mi	488	13.2:1	8.9
BROOKLYN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL	0.8 mi	314	11.6:1	8.0
PS 372 CHILDREN'S SCHOOL (THE)	0.8 mi	452	6.8:1	7.5

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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 3.9:1

Instructional Commitment

C+ 3.9 / 10

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School Day Length 6.8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,094.8

Diversity & Inclusion

C 2.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 0%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 420

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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 100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

20 BERGEN ST, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Mary Mcdowell Friends School- Ls may also want to explore other high schools in the area. DIGITAL ARTS AND CINEMA TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MARY MCDOWELL FRIENDS SCHOOL - UPPER SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BOERUM HILL SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (THE) (rated 7.3/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.0 mi	152	7.8
DIGITAL ARTS AND CINEMA TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.2 mi	325	8.4
BOERUM HILL SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (THE) Brooklyn	0.2 mi	796	7.3
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-COBBLE HILL Brooklyn	0.2 mi	358	6.2
COBBLE HILL SCHOOL OF AMERICAN STUDIES Brooklyn	0.2 mi	303	6.5
A FANTIS PAROCHIAL SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.2 mi	123	8.1
PS 261 ZIPPORIAH MILLS Brooklyn	0.2 mi	591	6.6
THE STERLING SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.2 mi	46	7.2
BROOKLYN FRONTIERS HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.3 mi	124	5.5
NEW DAWN CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.3 mi	212	6.5
PS 29 JOHN M HARRIGAN Brooklyn	0.3 mi	702	7.9
MARY MCDOWELL FRIENDS SCHOOL - UPPER SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.3 mi	167	8.4
PACKER COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE EARLY LEARNING CENTER Brooklyn	0.4 mi	88	5.2
PS 32 SAMUEL MILLS SPROLE Brooklyn	0.5 mi	448	8.4
BROOKLYN FRIENDS SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.5 mi	578	7.7
PS 58 CARROLL (THE) Brooklyn	0.5 mi	735	8.0
ST ANN'S SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.5 mi	1,042	7.6
BROOKLYN AUTISM CENTER ACADEMY Brooklyn	0.5 mi	24	—
FUSION ACADEMY BRK: BROOKLYN Brooklyn	0.5 mi	77	5.7
GUIDE POST MONTESSORI SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.6 mi	16	—

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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CHESTER ACADEMY-MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL Chester, NY	536	6.5
COBBLE HILL SCHOOL OF AMERICAN STUDIES Brooklyn, NY	303	6.5
EMERSON SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY Buffalo, NY	371	6.5
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mary Mcdowell Friends School- Ls

What grades does Mary Mcdowell Friends School- Ls serve?

Mary Mcdowell Friends School- Ls serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Mary Mcdowell Friends School- Ls?

Mary Mcdowell Friends School- Ls has an enrollment of approximately 420 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Mcdowell Friends School- Ls?

The student-teacher ratio at Mary Mcdowell Friends School- Ls is 3.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Mary Mcdowell Friends School- Ls rank in NY?

Mary Mcdowell Friends School- Ls ranks #423 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Mary Mcdowell Friends School- Ls's MySchoolScout rating?

Mary Mcdowell Friends School- Ls has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Mary Mcdowell Friends School- Ls a private school?

Yes, Mary Mcdowell Friends School- Ls 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 Mary Mcdowell Friends School- Ls a religious school?

Mary Mcdowell Friends School- Ls has a Friends (Quaker) religious affiliation.

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 6th – 12th
Enrollment: 420
Gender Split: 65% M / 35% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 109
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Friends (Quaker)
School Day: 6.8 hours
Days Per Year: 161 days
Setting: Large City
County: Kings County
Phone: (718) 625-3939

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