NAZARETH REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Catholic or Xaverian-values families — and those open to that tradition — from across Brooklyn who want an affordable, college-prep secondary education with strong STEM and a small-school feel, and who can solve the daily commute.

• 50+ college credits are available while students are still in high school — unusually generous at this tuition level.
• Six AP courses are offered, including two in computer science (AP CS A and AP CS Principles), which is uncommon for an affordable Catholic secondary school.
• STEM extracurriculars run deep, with a Robotics Team, Engineering Club, and coursework in JavaScript coding and game development.
• Tuition tops out at $10,550 — far below the typical NYC private high school — without sacrificing the college-prep label or accreditation.
• Small enrollment of 315 students means relationships across grades tend to be tight and personal rather than anonymous.

• The commute is the single biggest practical hurdle: no subway within a 20-minute walk means most students will arrive by car, bus, or carpool.
• The 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio is reasonable but not unusually small, so don't expect the kind of tiny-class intimacy the small enrollment might imply.
• Parent reviews are mixed — some families praise the academics and family atmosphere, while others have raised concerns about administrative changes and the school environment.
• Rolling admissions suggest a less selective entry path than many NYC private peers, which is a plus for access but worth weighing if you were hoping for a highly competitive peer cohort.
• The student body is demographically concentrated, and those hoping for a more racially mixed environment may want to visit and ask directly about the day-to-day climate.