Brearley School facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Brearley School |
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610 East 83rd Street
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| Motto | By Truth and Toil |
| Established | 1884 |
| Founder | Samuel Brearley |
| Head of School | Jane Foley Fried |
| Faculty | 122 |
| Grades | Kindergarten – grade 12 |
| Enrollment | 772 (2024-25) |
| Color(s) | Red and white |
| Mascot | Beverly Beaver |
| Rival | Chapin School |
| Endowment | $160 million (August 2024) |
The Brearley School is a private school just for girls in New York City. It's located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. About 770 girls attend, from Kindergarten all the way to 12th grade. Each grade usually has between 50 and 65 students.
Brearley is part of the New York Interschool Association. It's also considered a "sister school" to the all-boys Collegiate School. Brearley shares some after-school programs and classes with the nearby all-girls Chapin School.
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School History
Samuel A. Brearley started The Brearley School in 1884. He was the head of the school until 1886, when he passed away. James G. Croswell then became the head until 1915. Since 1926, women have led Brearley, starting with Millicent Carey McIntosh.
In December 2011, Jane Foley Fried became the new Head of School. She is the 15th person to lead Brearley.
Learning and Reputation
What Students Learn
The school's learning plan focuses on the liberal arts. This means students learn a wide range of subjects. There is one teacher for every six students, which helps students get lots of attention.
Students can learn many languages. These include Ancient Greek, Latin, French, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese.
The school has computer labs for different age groups. Younger students have their own lab. Middle and Upper School students share another. There are also smaller computer rooms. Middle schoolers get Chromebooks to use for the school year. High school students receive MacBook Pros. They get to keep these laptops after they graduate.
School Rankings and College Choices
The New York Times has called Brearley "one of the most competitive, academically rigorous private schools in the city." This means it's a very challenging school. Brearley is known for sending its graduates to top universities.
- In 2002, Worth magazine ranked Brearley as the #2 school in the country. It was the #1 girls' school for sending students to Harvard, Yale, or Princeton.
- In 2008, The Wall Street Journal ranked Brearley #2 nationally. It was the #1 girls' school for sending students to eight very selective colleges.
- In 2016, MainStreet ranked Brearley #3 in the nation. This was for sending students to the Ivy League schools.
Also, for 2025, Niche ranked Brearley as the top girls' school in the country. It was also ranked the third-best private K-12 school overall.
From 2020 to 2024, 124 Brearley students went on to Ivy League schools. About 60 to 65 girls graduate from Brearley each year.
Student Community
For the 2024–25 school year, Brearley reported that 56% of its 772 students were students of color.
In the 2021–22 school year, the school shared more details. Out of 768 students, 40.1% were white. Asian students made up 21.0%, Hispanic students 7.6%, and Black students 7.0%. About 24.3% of students identified as multiracial.
School Costs
Tuition and Help with Payments
For the 2024–25 school year, tuition is $64,100. About 20% of students receive financial aid. The average amount of help was about $58,552. This covered about 91% of the tuition cost. The school says it helps admitted students with all their proven financial needs.
In 2024, Brearley announced a new plan. Students from families earning $100,000 or less per year can attend for free. This group made up 5% of the students in 2024–25. The school also states that applying for financial help does not affect if a child is accepted.
School Campus
Brearley has been located in a 12-story building since 1929. This building is at 610 East 83rd Street. Before this, the school was in other locations in New York City.
The main building is now full. In 2015, the school decided to renovate it instead of moving. They also planned to expand into three other buildings. A new building for the lower school opened in Fall 2019. It is located at 590 East 83rd Street.
There is also a separate "Field House" on East 87th Street. This building has facilities for physical education and athletics. Students can play sports like track, soccer, basketball, tennis, badminton, volleyball, lacrosse, and field hockey. Brearley also uses other sports places, like Randall's Island and Asphalt Green.
Sports at Brearley
Brearley has varsity teams in 13 different sports. The school's team colors are red and white. Their mascot is a beaver.
Famous Graduates
Partner Organizations
- National Association of Independent Schools
- New York State Association of Independent Schools
- New York Interschool Association
