Brooklyn Friends School

Brooklyn Friends School (BFS) is a comprehensive PreK-12 Quaker school in Downtown Brooklyn serving 687 students with a distinctive blend of academic rigor, community-minded learning, and values-based education. Split into four academic levels — Early Childhood (2s/3s/4s), Lower School (K-4), Middle School (5-8), and Upper School (9-12) — BFS stands out among private schools in Brooklyn for its Quaker principles and commitment to social justice. Students develop critical thinking, ethical leadership, and a passion for positive change.