The people in our community say it best: Bay Ridge Prep is more than just a school; it’s a family that nurtures the individual strengths and talents of its members.

“We were all taught similar material and attended many of the same classes, but my classmates and I were given the opportunity to find our individual selves during our time at Bay Ridge Prep.”
Eleni Spyrou ’15

“There is always a positive side to every situation and every person; you just have to find it. Bay Ridge Prep is modeled on this perspective; that everything should be a positive, fair, enjoyable experience for everyone. And that is exactly what it was for me.”
Matthew Cavallaro ’14

“By the end of the first week of school I knew Bay Ridge Prep was the place for me. No one judged you or made you feel as if you didn’t belong.”
Danielle Cowan ’12

“Bay Ridge Prep made clear to us that in education, one size doesn’t fit all, nor that it should.”
Brandon Fernandes ’12

“Bay Ridge Prep is more than an institution for learning. It’s an extended family where bonds are formed between students and faculty. Teachers understand their students, support them, trust them and, ultimately, set them up for success.”
Lisa Cappiello, Lower School Learning Specialist

“Bay Ridge Prep has the brightest of all futures because of the remarkable drive and delight our community members derive simply from being a part of the school. When students feel at home and can learn and grow the way our students do, the feeling is magnetic and helps us attract both vibrant students and engaging faculty.”
Lisa Neesemann, Upper School Science Teacher

“Bay Ridge Prep’s flexibility is its biggest strength. Teachers adjust their plans to help each student learn and we don’t expect every student to learn the same way. Our staff is a true team unified together to provide our students a complete and positive school experience.”
Erik Fezzuoglio, Lower and Middle School Math Teacher

“It is so wonderful to be part of a school that understands how crucial the arts are to a child’s education. Bay Ridge Prep says it develops the whole student and we are true to our word of ensuring every child receives a well-rounded education.”
Patti Veconi, Lower and Middle School Arts Coordinator

“Bay Ridge Prep is a school where faculty and staff prioritize student success and provide students with self-empowerment and leadership skills. Our environment is centered on students’ individual intelligences and has created an ideal learning community for both faculty and students.”
Tony Campbell, Director of Athletics

“Bay Ridge Prep’s willingness to introduce new programs and evolve in ways that always support student learning is one of our greatest strengths. We continuously search for new ideas that can make school even more engaging for students and it’s a passion that is shared by all of our faculty.”
Natasha Hazell, Upper School Math and Science Teacher

“The key to our successful future is our continued focus on each and every student that walks through our doors. A recent graduate summed it up best during a Commencement speech when he said,’Bay Ridge Prep is a school for individuals. Conformists need not apply.'”
Dr. Chris Nuesell, Director of Guidance