Excellent
#33 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 3% of private schools
Mary Mcdowell Friends School - Upper School
High School
23 SIDNEY PL, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Enrollment
167
Student-Teacher
4.1:1
Score
8.4
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
167
Student-Teacher
4.1:1
Score
8.4
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#33 of 992
In Brooklyn
#3 of 173
public schools
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Mary Mcdowell Friends School - Upper School
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About Mary Mcdowell Friends School - Upper School
Mary Mcdowell Friends School - Upper School is a private high school in Brooklyn, NY. Mary Mcdowell Friends School - Upper School serves approximately 167 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 4.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Mary Mcdowell Friends School - Upper School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #33 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 8.4 · Excellent
- NY avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
At 167 students, Mary Mcdowell Friends School - Upper School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 4.1:1 students to teachers, Mary Mcdowell Friends School - Upper School 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 - Upper 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
BetaHow Mary Mcdowell Friends School - Upper School compares to 171 public schools serving similar grades in Brooklyn, NY
Student Demographics
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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
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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
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Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
23 SIDNEY PL, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mary Mcdowell Friends School - Upper School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. DIGITAL ARTS AND CINEMA TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 0.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is URBAN ASSEMBLY INSTITUTE OF MATH AND SCIENCE FOR YOUNG WOMEN (rated 8.3/10, 0.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR LAW AND JUSTICE (THE) (rated 7.4/10, 0.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
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20 within 0.5 miNeighborhood 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mary Mcdowell Friends School - Upper School
What grades does Mary Mcdowell Friends School - Upper School serve?
Mary Mcdowell Friends School - Upper School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mary Mcdowell Friends School - Upper School?
Mary Mcdowell Friends School - Upper School has an enrollment of approximately 167 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Mcdowell Friends School - Upper School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Mcdowell Friends School - Upper School is 4.1:1. 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 - Upper School rank in NY?
Mary Mcdowell Friends School - Upper School ranks #33 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Mary Mcdowell Friends School - Upper School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mary Mcdowell Friends School - Upper School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 - Upper School a private school?
Yes, Mary Mcdowell Friends School - Upper 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 Mary Mcdowell Friends School - Upper School a religious school?
Mary Mcdowell Friends School - Upper School has a Friends (Quaker) religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 167
- Gender Split
- 62% M / 38% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Friends (Quaker)
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Phone
- (718) 625-3939
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