Similar to Manhattan private schools, Brooklyn private schools admissions process is also hyper competitive with admissions rate rivaling elite colleges. In order to increase your child’s chance of getting into your first choice private school is to apply during the entry years. Entry years for private schools in Brooklyn are Pre-K or Kindergarten. Below you will find a list of Brooklyn private schools with Pre-K programs.
Brooklyn Private Schools with Pre-K Programs
- BASIS Independent Brooklyn
- The Berkeley Carroll School
- Brooklyn Friends School
- Brooklyn Heights Montessori School
- MUSE Academy
- The Packer Collegiate Institute
Tips for Getting Into Private Schools in Brooklyn
Here are tips on getting into private schools in Brooklyn
Apply on an Entry Year
Do your research, know when private school entry year are. Every school is different. Brooklyn private schools admit the most students during their entry years so your child’s chance of getting into your first choice private school is higher if you apply during the entry year. Primary entry points for Brooklyn private schools are usually Pre-K or Kindergarten.
Start Your Research on Private Schools Early
If you want your child to attend a Brooklyn private school, you need to start doing your research at least 2 years in advance. That means if you are enrolling your child in a 4s program then you should start your research when your child is 2 years old. That’s because you will be applying to private schools when your child is 3 years old to get into the 4s program. You should give yourself at least a year of research before your application year. Research means attending open houses and reaching out to parents in your network that have kids attending that private school.
Prepare for the Parent Interview
Check out this article by one of our private school moms on How to Prepare for the Parent Interview. It includes tips on what to wear and what questions to ask at the parent interview. Definitely read it, it will help you when you are applying to Brooklyn private schools.