Founded in 1932 by the Dominican Sisters of the Congregation of Our Lady of the Rosary of Sparkill, New York, St. Edmund Preparatory High School is a co-educational, private Catholic high school located in Brooklyn, New York.
We offer a 4-year academic, college preparatory and religious education curriculum.
Originally founded as a parochial high school of St. Edmund Parish, we are currently an independent school, governed by a lay board of trustees.
The school is chartered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York, and accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges.
We are an IB World School. St. Edmund Prep serves approximately 750 students from Brooklyn and Queens.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,975
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Edmund Preparatory High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
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Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
510 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
48%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
![St. Edmund Preparatory High School Student By Grade St. Edmund Preparatory High School Student By Grade](http://images3.privateschoolreview.com/charts/20000/20329/st-edmund-preparatory-high-school-chart-bsFoF3U.png)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
22 students
Number of AP Courses
11 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Admissions Director
Deacon Ron Rizzuto
Admissions Associate
Nancy Lundy
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
30 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Art Club, Calligraphy Club, Campus Ministry, Chamber Ensemble, Chorus, Computer Club, Concert Band, Emmaus Retreat Team, Foreign Language Club, Freshmen Mentors, Hush Little Baby (aid to those in neo-natal intensive care unit), Inklings, Interact Club, Jazz Ensemble, Junior Year Committee, Literary Magazine - Equinox, National Honor Society, Newspaper - The Eagle, Pep Band, Photography Club, SADD, Savings and Investment Club, Senior Year Committee, Sound Crew, Stage Crew, Strategy Club, Student Council, Teens Teach Reading, Video Yearbook, Yearbook - The Canterburian
School Notes
- Founded in 1932 by the Dominican Sisters of the Congregation of Our Lady of the Rosary of Sparkill, New York, St. Edmund Preparatory High School is a co-educational, private Catholic high school located in Brooklyn, New York. We offer a 4-year academic, college preparatory and religious education curriculum. Originally founded as a parochial high school of St. Edmund Parish, we are currently an independent school, governed by a lay board of trustees. The school is chartered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York, and accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges. We are an IB World School. St. Edmund Prep serves approximately 750 students from Brooklyn and Queens.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Edmund Preparatory High School cost?
St. Edmund Preparatory High School's tuition is approximately $7,975 for private students.
What sports does St. Edmund Preparatory High School offer?
St. Edmund Preparatory High School offers 12 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Golf, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. St. Edmund Preparatory High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New York for most sports offered.
What is St. Edmund Preparatory High School's ranking?
St. Edmund Preparatory High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for St. Edmund Preparatory High School?
The application deadline for St. Edmund Preparatory High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Edmund Preparatory High School located?
St. Edmund Preparatory High School is located in the Homecrest neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 8 other private schools located in Homecrest.
School Calendar
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Senior Class Last Day of Classes (Events)
May 14, 2025 (Wednesday)
Last Day of Classes (Events)
June 13, 2025 (Friday)
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