BASIS Independent Brooklyn | PreK–12 Private School in NY

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Featuring dynamic day camps, specialty camps, and virtual academic courses.

The Student Experience

Athletics, Clubs, and Competitions – Where Our Bears Shine with Pride.

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Top 2026 Niche Rankings & Record National Merit Results

Celebrating national recognition in STEM and record-breaking National Merit Semifinalists.

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Discover the BASIS Curriculum

Global best practices, united in one exceptional liberal arts and STEM curriculum.

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Outstanding Student Achievements

98%

BASIS Independent students’ Advanced Placement Exam Pass Rate for 2025

1492

Average SAT score out of 1600

for Class of 2025

54%

BASIS Independent students were admitted to a top 25 school*

*Based on U.S. News & World Report Best National Universities and/or Best National Liberal Arts Colleges from 2025.

Education Redefined

Welcome to an education that goes beyond expectations. Our globally inspired PreK-Grade 12 curriculum is intentionally designed to help each student discover and apply their potential. Two campuses foster a community of lifelong learners, while expert teachers ignite curiosity, challenge minds, and inspire excellence.

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Early Learning Program

Our PreK through kindergarten program is carefully designed to encourage a child’s natural tendencies to question, to create, and to discover. This is where we lay a solid foundation for academic success.

Early Learning Program

Primary Program

Led by a Subject Expert Teacher and a Learning Expert Teacher in most classes, students study a well-rounded, integrated curriculum that inspires connections and application of knowledge.

Primary Program

Middle School Program

These grades are designed to foster student independence, self-motivation, confidence, and curiosity: the academic and organizational skills that will prepare them for high school and beyond.

Middle School Program

High School Program

Beginning with Advanced Placement® (AP) coursework and ending with college-style capstone courses and a Senior Project, the BASIS Curriculum in grades 9–12 is consistently ranked as one of the best high school programs in the U.S.

High School Program

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We love seeing our school community come together!

We love seeing our school community come together! Dean Love-Mateo and Director Bono were in the hallways this afternoon displaying posters made by our Primary Program students, who created heartfelt messages of encouragement for our Gr. 6-8 students as they prepare to take Pre-Comp exams beginning tomorrow. To our Middle School students: The entire school is cheering you on! You’ve worked incredibly hard all year. Remember to take a deep breath, stay calm, and trust in what you know. As one of our posters in the hallway reminds us: “You’ve Got This!”

February 2, 2026

Earlier this month, Gr. 2 students visited our Red

Earlier this month, Gr. 2 students visited our Red Hook campus to experience a “day in the life” of a Gr. 3 student. Thank you, Director Bono, for guiding us through this cherished tradition that builds confidence, sparks excitement, and eases the transition to our Upper School. Gr. 2 Shadow Day is a meaningful milestone, and a day filled with learning, connection, and celebration that helps students fall in love with what’s ahead while reminding us all of what makes our community so special. #CrossCampusConnection #Tradition #Gr2ShadowDay #HouseAssembly #BASISIndependentBrooklyn

January 30, 2026

This afternoon, Director Cameron and her Middle Sc

This afternoon, Director Cameron and her Middle School team hosted our annual Pre-Comp Study Party—a beloved tradition featuring teacher-led small group sessions, peer tutoring with National Honor Society students, and more than 45 pizza pies to fuel the learning! This special event helps prepare our Middle School Bears for Pre-Comps (midterms) next week. We’re excited to take you behind the scenes of this collaborative study experience. #PreCompStudyParty #PeerTutoring #MiddleSchool #HighSchoolNHS #BASISInddoendentBrooklyn

January 29, 2026

In commemoration of International Holocaust Rememb

In commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we share a link to USC’s Shoah Foundation, which has worked to preserve and promote the stories and lessons shared by Holocaust survivors and their families. “Millions of pages in archives and tens of thousands of testimonies help ensure that the truth of this history can resonate for generations to come… We stand ready to meet this moment in memory of the victims and in solidarity with the survivors and their families to make sure that the lessons of the Holocaust will never be forgotten.” Link in bio. #HolocaustRemembranceDay

January 28, 2026