BASIS Independent Brooklyn

Since 2022, Josh Harmon, a dedicated educator with a deep love for classics and history. His journey began as an English and Latin teacher, and he later served as the middle school dean for three years before stepping into his current role. His de

Inclusive and non-selective. All applicants are invited for a whole family meeting, as the school says this is the best way to find the ‘right fit’ families. For younger kids there is play assessment, where they are looking for basic developmental

Exit before graduation is largely in grade 9 to the prestigious specialised public high schools like Brooklyn Technical High School and Stuyvesant High School. For graduating years, there is a college counselling class for seniors and school has a

In the 2023-2024 school year, 105 students took 310 AP examinations across 24 AP subject areas. In total they achieved an average score of 3.9, with an overall pass rate of 88 per cent.

The lower school, pre-k through grade 2, is in a shiny new campus in the middle of busy downtown Brooklyn, spread over three floors with three movement spaces, an art room and a music room. Students now have access to a playground opposite the sch

Some students have individual education programmes and although there are no onsite speech, occupational, or physical therapists there is a full-time school counsellor.

All students are strongly encouraged to take advantage of student hours

Art, music and the performing arts are a strong feature. The theatre sits around 150 people. Recent productions include The SpongeBob Musical and The Addams Family. This year the school will be putting on Shrek the Musical. There is also a band, c

Sport is an area of growth. In the last two years, the upper school created a new role of athletics director, partly because head’s background as a basketball coach means he knows how important sport is for children to make friends. But, crucially

Whole class chats about kindness and empathy and the importance of apologising to resolve conflict are frequent. Any bullying is dealt with by the deans and directors as soon as issues arise. Friendship and a sense of belonging are a part of the c

Students are predominantly from Brooklyn, but school has an international feel with over 41 languages spoken and their families have roots in 89 different countries.

There is no uniform, and dress code is casual, with prevalent jeans and sn

Being one of the only private schools here to not have financial aid might raise an eyebrow, but the fact is it is more affordable than many other similar schools in the city. Since donations aren’t allowed, no family has more sway than another, o

One of the more affordable private schools in New York with rigorous standards and established academic credentials, and an increasing emphasis on helping students create well-rounded lives.