Overview

Since 1854, Poly Prep has prepared students to be their best selves. We graduate smart, resilient, and empathetic young men and women who engage in the world around them, seeking to learn, do, and lead. A rigorous academic curriculum, rooted in interdisciplinary study, is enhanced by vibrant arts programs, sports programs that range from recreational to highly competitive, and top-notch extracurricular activities, like our champion debate team. From Nursery to 12th grade, Poly students call two lush, verdant Brooklyn campuses “home” in the city’s most dynamic and diverse borough. Poly’s mission is to prepare and inspire the next diverse generation of leaders and global citizens to act with intelligence, imagination and—above all—character.
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Official information of Poly Prep Country Day School in 2024 | FindingSchool

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A+ Matriculation
A Academics
A Extracurricular activities
A+ Community
B- Reviews
B Int. student mgmt

Day S. Grades: Nursery-12
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: No
Tuition: $59,010
# of Students: 1,155
Teacher:Student: 1:7
International Student: 1%
AP Courses: 0
Endowment: N/A
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 78%
SAT: 1446/1600
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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#2 Columbia University 5
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1
#5 Yale University 1
LAC #1 Williams College 3
#6 Stanford University 1
#6 University of Chicago 1
#8 University of Pennsylvania 2
LAC #2 Amherst College 1
#14 Brown University 3
#14 Vanderbilt University 1
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 3
LAC #3 Swarthmore College 2
#17 Cornell University 6
#17 Rice University 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 2
LAC #4 Pomona College 1
#21 Emory University 2
#23 Georgetown University 1
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 2
#28 New York University 5
#28 Tufts University 2
#28 Wake Forest University 2
LAC #6 United States Naval Academy 1
#42 Tulane University 4
#55 University of Miami 5
LAC #13 Hamilton College 3
LAC #16 Haverford College 1
#83 Howard University 2
LAC #17 Colgate University 4
LAC #17 Wesleyan University 2
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 2
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Sports

(Total 26)
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Arts

(Total 23)
Band
Choir
Dance
Jazz
Music
Music Production
Music Theory
Piano
Public Speaking
String
Band
Choir
Dance
Jazz
Music
Music Production
Music Theory
Piano
Public Speaking
String
Theater
Ceramics
Digital Photography
Drawing
Painting
Photography
Portfolio
Printmaking
Video
Wheelworking
Art
Debate
Design
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 58)
A Cappella
African Dance & Drumming
Anime Club
Astronomy Club
Blue Notes (all male a cappella)
Business & Professional Skills
Business and Entrepreneurship
CAF Club (Challenged Athlete Foundation)
Ceramics Club
Chess + Go/Weiqi
A Cappella
African Dance & Drumming
Anime Club
Astronomy Club
Blue Notes (all male a cappella)
Business & Professional Skills
Business and Entrepreneurship
CAF Club (Challenged Athlete Foundation)
Ceramics Club
Chess + Go/Weiqi
Christian Athletes
Classics Club
Coding Club
Coffee House
Communism Club
Criminal Psychology
Dance Team
Drawing Club
Dungeons and Dragons
Environmental Justice
Ethics Club
Fashion
Female Athletic Wellness
Female Self-Defense
French Club
Girl Up
Girls Who Code
Harmonics
Healthcare for Girls in Need
History Club
International Student Association
Letter of Support
Magic The Gathering
Math Club
Mental Wellness Club
Model UN
Movie Madness
NFT Club
Peer Tutoring
Philosophy Club
Poly Book Club
Poly Prep Medical Club
Poly Record (Literary Magazine)
Poly Arts Journal
Polyglot (Yearbook)
The Polygon (Student Newspaper)
Special Olympics
Sports Debate Club
String Quartet
Student Athlete Action Team
Student Government
Student Service Board
Students Anticipating Change in Media (SACIM)
Table Tennis
Theater Tech Crew Club
Ultimate Club
Women’s Entrepreneur Club
Women’s Weightlifting Club
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Contact School

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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1854
Campus Size: 25 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 12/31
Interview: On Campus, Admission Travel to China, Zoom
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: SSAT,ISEE

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

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5.0/ 5

Detailed Reviews

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5.0 / 5 Overall
5.0 / 5 Academics
5.0 / 5 Campus
5.0 / 5 Student Life
5.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
4.8 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

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Frequently Ask Questions about Poly Prep Country Day School

01.
Tell me a bit about Poly Prep Country Day School.
Poly Prep Country Day School is Co-ed private day school located in New York, US. It was founded 1854, and currently has about 1155 students, 1.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.polyprep.org/.
06.
Where is Poly Prep Country Day School located?
Poly Prep Country Day School is located in the State of New York of USA.
02.
Does Poly Prep Country Day School have rigorous academic requirements?
In recent years, 63 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Poly Prep Country Day School also have 78% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
07.
How popular is Poly Prep Country Day School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Poly Prep Country Day School is among the most popular schools, within top 378 for all US schools.

Also Poly Prep Country Day School has been favorited by 37 users.
03.
Where do Poly Prep Country Day School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 26.96% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 19.13% go to top 25, and about 8.7% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
08.
How to start with an application with Poly Prep Country Day School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Poly Prep Country Day School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Poly Prep Country Day School’s official site: https://www.polyprep.org/ or call them at 718-836-9800.
04.
What is the application requirement for Poly Prep Country Day School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Poly Prep Country Day School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
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Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Poly Prep Country Day School?
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What is the latest tuition for Poly Prep Country Day School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Poly Prep Country Day School in 2024 is $59,010, which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at polyadmissions@polyprep.org .
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What is the FindingSchool rating for Poly Prep Country Day School?
The overall rating for Poly Prep Country Day School is A+.

The section ratings of Poly Prep Country Day School are:
A+ for Matriculation
A for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews
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