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A middle school built to 

care

We are Brooklyn Independent.

Founded in 2019, we are a nonprofit,  independently-funded middle school (6th-8th grade) that believes students should be cared for and educated as unique individuals so they thrive as confident learners.

 

We dare to serve kids differently.

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The BKI Difference

We have the middle school know-how

Middle school is a complex chapter in the student journey. As experienced middle school teachers with science-based knowledge, we’re versed in how to help students navigate each unique school year emotionally and intellectually. Our goal is to build a bridge that helps every child steadily and confidently transition from a nurturing elementary school setting to the demands of a high school environment.

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Who should apply to BKI?

BKI is built for ALL Brooklyn kids. With a sliding scale tuition and inclusive admission practices, we are committed to a student body that reflects the diversity and dynamism of the borough that inspires and teaches us every day.

We are for families who:

  • Care about the advancement of a child’s personhood as equally as their academic performance

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  • Share our belief in equity and inclusion and recognize the importance of all kids rising together

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  • Want to be brought along the learning journey every step of the way

We are for students who:

  • Thrive in high energy, intimate classrooms where they can partner and participate in group work

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  • Love to learn through end-of-unit projects and connections to the real world

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  • Are empathetic and believe in a world that celebrates us all

Our Results

100% of kids accepted into their top 3 choice high schools

100% of 2023 graduates passed the Living Environments & Algebra Regents

One of the most diverse private schools in NYC

High School Acceptances

Public Schools​

Academy Software Engineering

Art & Design School

Bard

Beacon

Bedford Academy

​Boerum Hill

Brooklyn College Academy

Brooklyn Collegiate

Brooklyn High School of the Arts

Charter School of Wilmington

Christiana High School

Clinton

Design Works

Edward R. Murrow

​Essex St. Academy

Frank Sinatra School of the Arts

Glasgow High School

High School for Environmental Studies

High School of Telecommunication Arts 

ICE

Leon Goldstein

Manhattan Hunter Science

Manhattan Village Academy

Midwood

Millenium Manhattan & Brooklyn

Murrow

NEST+m

Newark High School

Newark Charter School

NYC iSchool

NYC Lab School​

NYC Museum School

Professional Performing Arts School

Richard R Green

​School of the Future

University Neighborhood

Urban Assembly NY Harbor School

Urban Assembly Maker Academy

Williamsburg High School

 

Parochial Schools​​

Bishop Loughlin

Christ the King

Cristo Ray (Brooklyn)

Dominican Academy

Grace Church

Holy Cross

LaSalleNazareth Regional

Nazareth Regional

Notre Dame

Saint Saviour

Saint Vincent Ferrer

St. John's Prep

Xaverian

Xavier

Private Schools​

Avenues

Bay Ridge Prep

Berkeley Carroll

Brooklyn Friends

Friends Seminary

Leman

LREI

Mary McDowell

Packer

Peddie

Poly Prep

Summit

UNIS

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Specialized High Schools​

High School of American Studies

Brooklyn Latin

Brooklyn Tech

LaGuardia

Stuyvesant

Testimonials

Nadal, BKI Student Class of 2024

"I love how the school treats you so well. Teachers treat everyone with so much respect. They care about every kid in the class. It's not just about teaching the material to the class, they pay attention to each kid in the classroom and make sure that everyone progresses as a person and then as a class.”

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