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Who We Are

A school that reflects all of you

At Berkeley Carroll, every person is the most important person. You arrive full of complexity and possibility—and you are met with care, challenge, and the confidence to grow. Here, education reflects the human experience: rigorous, joyful, and meaningful. We cultivate critical, ethical, and global thinkers who are respected and accepted, empowered and supported—as you are and will be.

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We are a vibrant, independent PreK–12 college preparatory school where students grow as critical, ethical, and global thinkers.

Rooted in intellectual curiosity and creativity, our community challenges students to engage deeply with ideas both in and beyond the classroom. Our approach is guided by our Portrait of a Learner, which defines the habits of mind and essential skills that shape a Berkeley Carroll education. These principles honor each student’s individuality while preparing them for the world beyond school.

Graduates leave Berkeley Carroll ready to thrive—matriculating to many of the world’s most selective and admired colleges and universities, and stepping confidently into the greater endeavor of adulthood.

our mission

A passion for learning is at the heart of Berkeley Carroll. We are an intellectual, creative, and equitable community where dedicated teachers challenge and support talented students. Through a demanding curriculum and a dynamic civic life, we prepare our diverse graduates for success in college and for a lifetime of critical, ethical, and global thinking.

Culture

At Berkeley Carroll, students are encouraged to:

  • Pursue academic excellence, enriched by opportunities to excel in the arts and athletics.
  • Discover their passions and develop their individual voices while making sense of their place in the world.
  • Embrace personal responsibility in shaping a just, inclusive, and peaceful society.

Our culture reflects our belief in every student as they are, while inspiring and equipping them for who they will be.

Community

Located in the heart of Park Slope, Brooklyn, Berkeley Carroll attracts families from across New York City and New Jersey.

Our community is enriched by this diversity of perspectives and supported by transportation options, including bus service for students.

History

As one of New York City’s oldest college preparatory schools, Berkeley Carroll has upheld a deep respect for academic tradition since its founding in the late 19th century. Evolving from the original Berkeley Institute to the school we are today, we have remained committed to a rigorous college preparatory program and a hands-on, forward-thinking education centered on critical, ethical, and global thinking.

Discover more about the history that shaped who we are today—and continues to shape who we will be.

Academics

Learning & Discovery

A rigorous and joyful path for every student.

Admissions

Become a Lion

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Financial Aid

Affording Berkeley Carroll

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