Located in prime Brooklyn Heights, Packer Collegiate Institute is a historic co-educational independent institution with rich ties to the neighborhood. Founded in 1845, this school was originally an all-female academy that continued its original mission of educating New York City’s girls until 1972, when it moved from being primarily all-female, to co-educational.
Serving Pre-K through 12th grade, this school has 1078 students enrolled and boasts a 7 to 1 student teacher ratio. Offering a rigorous, yet collaborative academic environment, the school places deep value in community, independent and collaborative work, and fostering an environment for students to develop their learning skills and build a better world.In fact, eleventh graders partake in an international trip each year to better understand themselves and the world in which they live.
Arts and Athletics are a huge part of the Packer experience, with performing and visual art for all grades including high level elective classes for upper school students including dance, jazz band, orchestra, and studio art among other courses. Athletics include several championship teams and include golf, soccer, basketball, and volleyball among others.
With easy access to subway and bus transportation at several major hubs, not to mention close proximity to the ferry system, Packer Collegiate Institute is also commuter friendly!
The Packer Collegiate Institute
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade Pre-K-12
170 Joralemon St,
Brooklyn, NY
996
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Bruce L. Dennis
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Average SAT Score
1420
Average ACT Score
33
Average GPA
3.67
Annual Tuition
$54,040
Niche Grade
A+
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B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.67
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers
191
Full Time Teachers
173
Part Time Teachers
18
College Prep
Average SAT
1420
Math
710
Verbal
710
Average ACT
33
Math
31
English
34
Reading
34
Science
32
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%
White
71.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.9%
Two or more races
7.3%
Black
4.8%
Hispanic
4.2%
Native American
<1%
School Rankings
#13
Best HS for the Arts in New York
#35
Best Private K12 Schools in New York
#37
Best HS For Stem in New York
Specialty School Programs
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Brown University
61 Students
Northwestern University
53 Students
Tufts University
46 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
45 Students
Yale University
43 Students
University of Southern California
42 Students
Cornell University
42 Students
New York University
41 Students
Wesleyan University
40 Students
Emory University
36 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
49 Students
Business
47 Students
Political Science and Government
46 Students
English
39 Students
Computer Science
30 Students
History
29 Students
Biology
28 Students
Economics
27 Students
Environmental Science
21 Students
Chemistry
16 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/19/2025
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11/3/2024
Passionate teachers educating passionate students. Belonging and empathy are central components of the curriculum. Packer is a warm community. Students are markedly kind and more open-minded.
8/3/2022
I like the community aspect, overall I really enjoy my time here. Most of the teachers are really nice and flexible, they are good at what they do and you can always reach out for help. I don't think I've taken enough advantage of the resources, but there are definitely a decent amount.
GreatSchools Reviews
12/14/2023
I go to packer and have gone for 10 years. The school is fantastic.
1/14/2023
Fantastic school! The diverse administration staff and teachers are amazing. Kind and helpful. Students are happy. The facilities are outstanding.
7/24/2014
Packer was great for me. I attended there from kindergarten through 4th grade. Now, as I reflect on my education at Packer, and my current school, as I am preparing to apply to high schools now, I will say packer was an amazing experience and will be a great choice for many children. One thing paren...
11/11/2008
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Map
About Brooklyn Heights
List Price Range
$390K - $14.6M
Homes For Sale
88
Average Home Value
$2,104,152
Median Lot Size
1,524 Sq Ft
% Renters
53%
Household Income
$184,857
% of College Grads
86.3%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
2,702 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
84.8%
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- 6th to 12th
- Private
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Adam Yauch Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Squibb Park
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Playground
Pierrepont Playground
- Playground
Hillside Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
- Trails
- Playground
Fort Stirling Park
- Trails
Brooklyn Bridge Park
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The Packer Collegiate Institute is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 170 Joralemon St in Brooklyn, NY. Annual tuition is $54,040. The school has a total enrollment of 996 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 5:1. The Packer Collegiate Institute has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.67. Average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1420 and an ACT score of 33. The average home value in this area is $2,104,152. Discover additional schools in the area, like St Joseph High School, Fusion Academy Brooklyn, Brooklyn Friends School, and more. Learn more about what Brooklyn has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Packer Collegiate Institute.