At a Glance
A Small, Traditional Nonsectarian High School in Bay Ridge
Families seeking a small, traditional nonsectarian private high school in a quiet Brooklyn neighborhood, with a student body that skews predominantly white. Particularly well-suited for Bay Ridge families wanting a local option, or those who value a tight-knit school community over diversity or urban convenience.
- Small enrollment of 358 students creates an intimate community
- Nonsectarian and coed — no religious requirements or single-gender environment
- Serves grades 9-12, allowing students to graduate from the same school
- Located on 4th Avenue with solid transit access
- The student-teacher ratio appears concerning in the data — confirm this directly with the school
- Less diverse student body than many Brooklyn private schools
- Tuition costs are not disclosed — get current figures directly from the school
- Bay Ridge is geographically distant from Manhattan and many other Brooklyn neighborhoods — consider commute time for your family
A nonsectarian private high school with a traditional academic approach
Predominantly white student body with modest diversity
Bay Ridge is a quiet, residential neighborhood in southwestern Brooklyn with strong family presence
The school sits on 4th Avenue, a major commercial corridor with good transit connections. The transit score of 79 reflects easy access to the R train and bus routes. The safety score of 44 is moderate — Bay Ridge is generally considered a safe, family-friendly area, though like any urban neighborhood, it's worth visiting to get a feel for the specific block.
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What Parents Are Saying
Warm, welcoming community with small class sizes; teachers deeply invested in each child's academic and personal growth; strong balance of academics and vibrant arts program; close-knit environment where students feel known and supported; some concerns about administration and organization noted in mixed reviews
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is BAY RIDGE PREP SCHOOL 2 a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for BAY RIDGE PREP SCHOOL 2 yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades 9 to 12 in Bay Ridge.
- What grades does BAY RIDGE PREP SCHOOL 2 serve?
- BAY RIDGE PREP SCHOOL 2 serves grades 9 to 12.
- How do students get into BAY RIDGE PREP SCHOOL 2?
- BAY RIDGE PREP SCHOOL 2 runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is BAY RIDGE PREP SCHOOL 2 public, charter, or private?
- BAY RIDGE PREP SCHOOL 2 is a private school.
- What neighborhood is BAY RIDGE PREP SCHOOL 2 in?
- BAY RIDGE PREP SCHOOL 2 is in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
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