Rev. A. R. and Karen Bernard founded Brooklyn Preparatory School (BPS) in 1993.
As parents, they understand the importance of educating the whole child: body, mind, and spirit.
BPS, a foundation in early childhood education, is a school where children learn, grow, and develop their true selves as revealed in Christ -- academically, cognitively, emotionally and spiritually.
It is a learning center rich in rigor and discipline, academic and hands-on, experienced-based learning; an environment filled with love and nurturing, chock full of resources to stimulate our children's natural curiosities and imaginations.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Rev. A. R. and Karen Bernard founded Brooklyn Preparatory School (BPS) in 1993. As parents, they understand the importance of educating the whole child: body, mind, and spirit. BPS, a foundation in early childhood education, is a school where children learn, grow, and develop their true selves as revealed in Christ -- academically, cognitively, emotionally and spiritually. It is a learning center rich in rigor and discipline, academic and hands-on, experienced-based learning; an environment filled with love and nurturing, chock full of resources to stimulate our children's natural curiosities and imaginations.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Brooklyn Preparatory School?
The application deadline for Brooklyn Preparatory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Brooklyn Preparatory School is Peoples Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Happy Home Daycare (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Hyatt Nurturing Tree Day Care Center (0.3 miles away)
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Miles
Quick Facts
Hyatt Nurturing Tree Day Care Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
9522 Avenue A
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 498-1160
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 498-1160
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Happy Home Daycare
(Christian)
9102 Church Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 346-5327
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 346-5327
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 63 students
121 Riverdale Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 346-0089
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 346-0089
0.5 miles
Gr: K-9 | 437 students
Step By Step Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool
1163 Lenox Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 922-6366
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 922-6366
0.6 miles
Gr: K | 55 students
Flatbush Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
5810 Snyder Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 922-6390
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 922-6390
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
121 Riverdale Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 346-0089
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 346-0089
0.5 miles
Gr: K-9 | 437 students
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(Catholic)
475 E 57th St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 763-1100
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 763-1100
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 315 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Bible Speaks Academy (The)
Alternative School (Christian)
5205 Foster Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 629-4559
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 629-4559
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-12
Excelsior Continuation School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
418 E 45th St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 693-5502
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 693-5502
1.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 143 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Happy Home Daycare
(Christian)
9102 Church Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 346-5327
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 346-5327
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 63 students
121 Riverdale Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 346-0089
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 346-0089
0.5 miles
Gr: K-9 | 437 students
Flatbush Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
5810 Snyder Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 922-6390
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 922-6390
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
A Plus Kidz Academy
Special Program Emphasis
10510 Flatlands Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 975-0266
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 975-0266
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 24 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hyatt Nurturing Tree Day Care Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
9522 Avenue A
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 498-1160
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 498-1160
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Happy Home Daycare
(Christian)
9102 Church Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 346-5327
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 346-5327
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 63 students
Step By Step Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool
1163 Lenox Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 922-6366
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 922-6366
0.6 miles
Gr: K | 55 students
Flatbush Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
5810 Snyder Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 922-6390
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 922-6390
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
460 Lenox Road
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(347) 465-2810
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(347) 465-2810
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 16 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Morganville, NJ 07751
(732) 972-7100
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(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
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Matawan, NJ 07747
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