BREARLEY SCHOOL

Girls who are intellectually curious, self-directed, and drawn to a rigorous liberal arts education in a structured all-girls environment — and whose families can sustain both the financial and time commitment over many years.

• All-girls K-12 environment with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio, allowing unusually close faculty-student mentorship across more than a decade of schooling.
• A genuine classical language program offering both Ancient Greek and Latin alongside French, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese.
• A three-year Advanced Science Research Seminar that lets upperclasswomen pursue independent scientific inquiry under faculty guidance.
• A broad athletic program of 14 varsity sports teams paired with 20 AP/advanced courses across departments.
• A self-stated mission that pairs intellectual rigor with civic engagement — explicitly asking students to "champion the greater good."

• Tuition is $66,800 for 2025-26 — among the highest in the city — and no financial aid figures are included in the data provided.
• Parent reviews are mixed: high marks for faculty, classes, and community, but some families raise concerns about competitive pressure, "achievement culture," and occasional communication gaps in the middle-school years.
• A December 1 application deadline means families need to plan tours, testing, and essays well in advance.
• The single-sex, academically intense environment is a specific fit — not every girl will thrive in it, and families should weigh that deliberately.
• With the nearest subway (86 St/Q) about 11 minutes on foot, most families will rely on car service, bus, or a longer walk for the daily commute.