Basis Independent Brooklyn Upper School
556 Columbia St., Brooklyn, NY 11231Open, per Google (checked Oct 2, 2026)
Basis Independent Brooklyn Upper School is a private school in Brooklyn, NY teaching grades 2-12. It reported 573 students and about 8.5 students for every teacher in the 2023-24 federal survey.
School facts
- Grades
- 2-12
- Students
- 573
- Teachers
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 8.5
- Student body
- Coeducational
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- Go on to a 4-year college
- 95%
- Setting
- City
These are the numbers the school gave the U.S. Department of Education for the 2023-24 school year, published in July 2026. The survey counts students in kindergarten to grade 12, not pre-K. Enrollment and staffing move every year, so ask the school for today’s figures. Where this comes from. Something wrong? Tell us and we will fix it.
Basis Independent Brooklyn Upper School tuition
Published tuition (2026-27): grades K to 5: $40,500 · grades 6 to 8: $44,720 · grades 9 to 12: $44,720. Rates vary by grade within these bands; the details are below.
Tuition from Basis Independent Brooklyn Upper School's website, checked October 5, 2026. Some grades or programs may cost more or less. Confirm with the school.
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Tuition at nearby private schools
| School | Published tuition | Year | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basis Independent Brooklyn | $40,500 to $44,720 | 2026-27 | 0.0 |
| Al-Noor School | $7,400 to $8,300 | 2026-27 | 1.0 |
Each figure was read on that school's own website and is linked on its page. Ranges run from the lowest to the highest grade band.
Other private schools nearby
| School | Grades | Students | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basis Independent Brooklyn | 2-12 | 577 | <1 |
| Intl School, Brooklyn | PreK-8 | 320 | <1 |
| International School of Brooklyn | PreK-8 | 315 | <1 |
| Hannah Senesh Community Day School | K-8 | 214 | <1 |
| Al-Noor School | PreK-12 | 571 | 1 |
| Al-Madinah School | PreK-12 | 871 | 1 |
| Mary McDowell Friends School | K-12 | 431 | 1 |
| Brooklyn Heights Montessori School | PreK-8 | 168 | 1 |
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