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BASIS Independent Brooklyn
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade Pre-K-12
556 Columbia St,
Brooklyn, NY
869
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Head Of School Hadley Ruggles
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average SAT Score
1430
Average ACT Score
33
Average GPA
3.82
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$40,700
Niche Grade
A+
A+
A+
A+
B+
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.82
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
110
Full Time Teachers
110
Part Time Teachers
0
College Prep
Average SAT
1430
Math
720
Verbal
710
Average ACT
33
Math
32
English
34
Reading
34
Science
32
Number of AP Courses
26
AP Pass Rate
97%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
White
56.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
17.3%
Two or more races
14.2%
Hispanic
8.6%
Black
3.2%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings
#7
Best HS For Stem in New York
#9
Best College Prep Private High Schools in New York
#11
Best Private K12 Schools in New York
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
New York University
29 Students
Brown University
29 Students
Boston University
28 Students
Cornell University
22 Students
University of Pennsylvania
21 Students
University of Chicago
20 Students
Yale University
20 Students
Northeastern University
19 Students
Carnegie Mellon University
19 Students
Columbia University
18 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
15 Students
Biology
14 Students
Political Science and Government
14 Students
Economics
14 Students
Psychology
13 Students
History
8 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology
7 Students
Computer Science
6 Students
Engineering
6 Students
Environmental Science
6 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/15/2025
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6/24/2024
BIB is a school that teaches work ethic and rigor while remaining compassionate. The teachers are excellent and involved.
7/31/2023
Basis makes it easy for students to get involved with the school in various ways such as in student leadership, founding clubs, etc. Also, because of its small class sizes, you are able to receive lots of personal attention and support.
GreatSchools Reviews
10/4/2023
I am a former student as BASIS. While I have a multitude of warm memories concerning my time there, there are many fundamental issues with what this school adversities versus what it provides. When it comes to its science education, I believe BASIS does an excellent job not only preparing but pushin...
5/9/2023
The school has continued to stand apart from others with its strong academic focus, and the administration and faculty have spent time building community through assemblies, sports, events, and clubs. The new Head of School for the Upper School has a great team of Deans and Directors to support stud...
5/18/2022
Simply put, Basis is a cram school. If the end-result is getting high test scores and lots of AP classes under your child's belt, it may be worthwhile. But the pressure on kids is immense, and the supports insufficient. It's sink-or-swim: students who can't handle the unrelenting pressure drop out....
4/11/2021
While BASIS is great for students who may consider themselves gifted or for students who thrive under pressure, average students may find these same characteristics crippling. I consider myself to be an average student, who can get good grades and do well in a traditional educational setting, but at...
Agents Specializing Near This School
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Joshua Arcus
Joshua Arcus
Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
(518) 888-7807
28 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$1,550,000 Price
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Zsolt Sarvary Bene
Compass
(844) 987-1263
4 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$950,000 Price
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Fern Hamberger
Fern Hamberger
Corcoran Group
(201) 685-3489
17 Total Sales
4 Near This School
$1M - $1.3M Price Range
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Danielle Sevier
Danielle Sevier
Compass
(862) 307-9130
42 Total Sales
4 Near This School
$425K - $2M Price Range
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Savitri Richardson
Savitri Richardson
SLR REAL ESTATE
(844) 599-0493
4 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$539,000 Price
Map
About Red Hook
List Price Range
$978K - $9.8M
Homes For Sale
23
Average Home Value
$1,819,993
Median Lot Size
1,742 Sq Ft
% Renters
91%
Household Income
$68,391
% of College Grads
30.6%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
2,671 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
93.3%
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Parks in this Area
Louis Valentino, Jr. Park and Pier
- Fishing
- Trails
- Kayak/Canoe
Red Hook Recreation Area
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Erie Basin Park
- Ocean
- Parking Lot
Coffey Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
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BASIS Independent Brooklyn is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 556 Columbia St in Brooklyn, NY. Annual tuition is $40,700. The school has a total enrollment of 869 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. BASIS Independent Brooklyn has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.82, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1430 and an ACT score of 33. The average home value in this area is $1,819,993. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mesilas Bais Yaakov, St Joseph High School, Fusion Academy Brooklyn, and more. Learn more about what Brooklyn has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near BASIS Independent Brooklyn.