Commencement 2019 & Senior Activities

Classes and Exams:

Seniors end classes on Thursday, May 16.
Senior Final Exams begin Friday, May 17.

Events:

Senior Prom:
Thursday, May 23 at 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.; Dyker Beach Golf Course
Senior Family Dinner
Tuesday, May 28 at 6:30 p.m..; Bay Ridge Manor
Field Day
Thursday, May 30 ; Willowbrook Park, Staten Island
21st Annual Commencement
Friday, May 31 at 1 p.m.; Brooklyn Museum

Check back soon for more details on all of these events!

LOWER & MIDDLE SCHOOLS

8101 Ridge Boulevard
Brooklyn, New York 11209
Tel: 718.833.9090
Fax: 718.833.6680

UPPER SCHOOL

7420 Fourth Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11209
Tel: 718.833.5839
Fax: 718.833.1043

Bay Ridge Prep is an independent, private, co-ed, day school accredited by the New York State Association of Independent Schools and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools. Serving students in Kindergarten thru Grade 12 from all across the New York City area, Bay Ridge Prep is located in Brooklyn and dedicated to enriching intellectual curiosity, creativity, and emotional intelligence through a student-centered community that values the unique talents and learning styles of each person.

About Us

Bay Ridge Prep is a co-ed, K-12 independent school in Brooklyn, New York, that is home to 400 students and over 100 faculty spread across two buildings. With a student-centered environment and fresh approach to education, Bay Ridge Prep provides an enriching academic experience in a socially mature environment.

Admissions

Bay Ridge Prep is selective in admissions and prospective students go through a formal application process. What we look for most in an applicant is a student who will benefit from our programs and make a positive impact on our community.

Academics

Bay Ridge Prep students get their first taste of hands-on learning in Kindergarten, when they become owners and operators of their own bakery. By high school, they are deeply engaged in courses like Science, Research & Design - a three-year class that offers the opportunity to conduct original, independent research.

Arts

Led by experienced arts educators with advanced degrees in art, music and theater, the arts program recognizes that creative expression is a vital and integral part of a student’s development.

Athletics

Home to nine championships in the last seven years, Bay Ridge Prep Athletics offers students an opportunity to explore physical challenges and develop leadership and teamwork skills.

Student Life

Student life is more than just classes, clubs and team sports. Bay Ridge Prep is proactive in making every day life for students engaging, positive and enjoyable.

Giving

Giving to Bay Ridge Prep has a profound impact on the daily lives of our students and helps give the school's administration the flexibility and financial resources to address spontaneous needs in and out of the classroom such as undertaking new programs and facility upgrades.

Alumni

Bay Ridge Prep Alumni can be found everywhere. Our newest alums are at some of the best colleges and graduate programs in the country and older alums are professionals in the fields of medicine, law, media, education, finance and more.