92%
accepted to top 3 high schools
98%
pass the Living Environments & Algebra Regents exams in 8th grade
20
students per class on average
100%
of kids report “I like BKI!” in our annual survey
We are Brooklyn
Independent.
Reclaiming who private school is for.
We are a private, nonprofit middle school (6th–8th grade) that combines academic rigor with radical inclusion to cultivate thinkers, creators, and compassionate humans. With a sliding- scale tuition model, our vision is to make exceptional education more accessible — so that middle school kids emerge with the confidence to shine in high school and beyond.
A program designed for the
middle school mind.
Academically ambitious and deeply human.
BKI balances rigorous prioritizes depth of learning through intentional collaboration, end of unit projects, and experiences that nurture student voice, confidence, and creativity. Our core curriculum is balanced with a robust electives offering to ensure a progressive build from 6th through 8th grade that culminates in a strong sense of self, intellectual curiosity, and readiness for challenge.
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Electives
20 electives inclusive of arts, STEM, performance, and 6 sports teams.
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Core
Curriculum
Humanities, science,
languages, and arts that
support both topical and
mastery learning.
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High School
Readiness
Onsite 1:1 guidance
counseling, SHSAT test
preparation, and
application support.
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Middle School
Specialization
Developmental
progression across all
three years.
This is a middle school where kids become.
Big city diversity.
Small school
belonging.
BKI reflects the faces of New York City: diverse, curious, creative, and deeply connected. Within an intimate setting, kids find their people, build confidence across differences, and learn how to navigate the real world with empathy, leadership skills, and social assuredness.
90%
of families come from public elementary schools
70%
of students identify as
people of color
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100%
of families report feeling
heard, valued, and cared
for at BKI
Hear it from our families.
"
I love how the school treats you so well. Teachers treat everyone with so much respect. They care about every kid in the class.
Nadal
Alumni Student
"
I love how, unlike most
schools, your goal isn't just to educate us on academic things. It's
also about inclusivity, gratitude, and kindness. This school is like a second home.
Marumi
BKI Alumni
"
His transition has been
positively seamless. He
made high honor roll. I can't emphasize enough how smoothly it's going.
Carrie
Alumni Parent
Check out life at BKI.
Meet your
Middle School Match.
Tour BKI in person or virtually. We can't wait to meet your family.
38 Lafayette Avenue · Brooklyn, NY 11217 · info@bkindependent.org · 646-930-1246
