Brooklyn Friends School is a IB school in Brooklyn, United States. Founded in 1867. Annual tuition ranges from $31,630 to $65,575 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Scholarships Available
Financial aid is available based on need. An admissions acceptance does not guarantee a grant. Members of the New York Quarterly Meeting may also apply for aid through the New York Quarterly Education Fund.
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About
Brooklyn Friends School is a private, coeducational day school located in Brooklyn, New York, authorized as an IB World School since April 2007. The school offers a rigorous International Baccalaureate curriculum across a broad range of subjects including sciences, languages, humanities, and arts. With a strong focus on academic excellence and global education, the school prepares students for university admission and life in an increasingly interconnected world.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Brooklyn Friends School is rooted in Quaker values and combines the American curriculum with the IB Diploma Programme for grades 11–12. The school emphasizes community, wellness, diversity, equity, and belonging. Students benefit from dual campus facilities including theaters, science labs, art studios, and a rooftop play area, with broad arts, language, service, and leadership opportunities.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grades K-12 | USD 65,575 |
| Early Childhood 2s Full Day | USD 47,050 |
| Early Childhood 2s Half Day | USD 31,630 |
| Early Childhood 3s Full Day | USD 49,750 |
| Early Childhood 3s Half Day | USD 35,150 |
| Early Childhood 4s Full Day | USD 57,660 |
Original currency: USD 31,630 - 65,575.
Admissions Process
- 1The first step is to visit Ravenna, submit a preliminary application, and schedule a visit. Apply By Grade sections are available for Early Childhood (2s, 3s, & 4s); Grades K-1; Grades 2-4; Grades 5-8; Grades 9-12.
Student Life
Lunch is included in tuition for Grades K–12. Preschool and Kindergarten through 2nd grade bring lunch from home; grades 3–8 eat lunch in the Pearl Street cafeteria and grades 9–12 in the Lawrence Street cafe. The Pearl Street cafeteria also serves breakfast (7:30 am–9:15 am) for cash using a card system.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The Counseling Team works holistically, integrating identity and development considerations, and collaborates with teachers, families, leadership, and outside providers. All students access SEL through daily learning and health programming and have a dedicated counselor if needed. The program uses a tiered approach and provides immediate care during crises, connecting with outside providers as appropriate.
The school informs parents at the earliest appropriate juncture about disciplinary events. Serious events may require a three-way conference with the parent, child, and school administration. The school operates in loco parentis, balancing individual needs with maintaining a respectful learning environment. Reports of alarming behavior are thoroughly investigated and reporting individuals are protected from retaliation.
Student Demographics
School Background
private
Quaker (Religious Society of Friends)