Poly Prep Lower School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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About the School

The school aims to develop mentally, physically, and character.
At Poly Prep, we believe in working toward the development of the whole person鈥攈ealth, mind, and character.
We also believe that such an education can only be obtained within a diverse learning community.
To this end, the school has dedicated itself to creating a genuinely heterogeneous student body, one that bridges differences and provides a vibrant and inclusive educational environment.
When students from different backgrounds work, learn, and succeed together, individual learning is enhanced, as are the prospects for the well-being of the immediate community, and for our society as a whole.
At Poly Prep, faculty, students, staff, parents, and alumni work together as a community of learners.
For us, this community is defined largely by our unique status as a country day school in an urban setting.
Students live and work together from early morning until after the school day ends.
As educators, we consider it a duty and a privilege to bring together students from across the city and from every background, and to help them become responsible, thoughtful, active citizens.
We believe that this kind of learning prepares them for success as participants in our democratic society and as members of the world community.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 240 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Poly Prep Lower School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Poly Prep Lower School
Pre-K	67
Kind	39
1	39
2	34
3	35
4	26

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Year Founded

1854

Campus Size

25 acres

School Motto

'Diversity, Excellence, Character'

Student Body

Total Students

240 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

24%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

32 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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Sports

School Mascot

Blue Devils

School Notes

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Kristen Palmer, NCAA Woman of the Year Finalist, Class of 2019 -
- Ariana Rodriguez, Olympic Competitor, Class of 2023 -

Source: Verified school update

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Who are famous alumni from Poly Prep Lower School?

Poly Prep Lower School famous alumni include: Kristen Palmer, NCAA Woman of the Year Finalist, Class of 2019 and Ariana Rodriguez, Olympic Competitor, Class of 2023.

What is Poly Prep Lower School's ranking?

Poly Prep Lower School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Poly Prep Lower School?

The application deadline for Poly Prep Lower School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Poly Prep Lower School located?

Poly Prep Lower School is located in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 5 other private schools located in Park Slope.

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The average private school tuition in Brooklyn, NY is $23,157 for elementary schools and $25,159 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Brooklyn, NY is 74% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).