A Message for Collective Reflection from Crissy Cáceres and the Leadership ...
Dear BFS Community, The range of feelings that have come to mind throughout the Derek Chauvin trial and many others before it are not dissimilar from the... Read More
Standing with the AAPI Community
Dear BFS Community: Brooklyn Friends School does exist as a Quaker Independent School to educate children on the building blocks of learning, and yet... Read More
Dance Life at BFS
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted not only the academic life of our students, but also the extracurricular activities that they usually participate... Read More
A Glimpse Into Our Community
Learn more about our programs:
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Admissions
BFS has been providing a challenging and vigorous academic program to its students since 1867.
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Academics
BFS integrates a rich learning environment with a compelling history of values-driven education and a dedicated and diverse community.
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Performing & Visual Arts
BFS's arts programs are integral to our mission of providing a multi-dimensional education for all students.
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Athletics
BFS enjoys a long and successful sports tradition and an active athletics program with a high rate of student participation.
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Summer Programs
BFS offers summer camp for Preschool through 2nd graders as well as a diverse arts program for 3rd through 7th graders.
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Horizons at BFS
Horizons at BFS is an academic enrichment program serving low-income public school children living in the Brooklyn Navy Yard area.
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Extended Day Programs
BFS offers a multitude of exciting Afterschool programs from 3pm to 6pm for students from Preschool through Middle School.
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Family Center
The Family Center at BFS is an early childhood program designed to meet the developmental needs of two-year-old children.
Our Mission
Guided by the Quaker belief that there is a Divine Light in everyone, Brooklyn Friends School cultivates an intellectually ambitious & diverse community that celebrates each individual’s gifts
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