About The Co-op School

What makes us special

Fast Facts

Our Preschool and Lower School divisions serve 2-year-olds through 5th graders. Our Middle School program includes grades 6-8. Co-op School students across all ages explore, in developmentally appropriate ways, traditional academic subjects, studio art, movement, and music through an inquiry-based lens that centers student interest and agency.

Our modern building is located in the historic neighborhood of Bedford-Stuyvesant in Brooklyn, New York.

200

students are enrolled in preschool

45%

staff are BIPOC

$17,596

average financial aid award

1:6

average faculty/student ratio

25%

receive financial aid

98%

first-choice high school acceptance rate

6 Reasons to Choose The Co-op School

Reason 1: Our Approach

At the Co-op School, learning begins with joy. Each day our students are greeted by enthusiastic teachers and staff who truly nurture and support each students learning style. Our days are structured based on the needs of the classroom.

Reason 2: The Journey

As a small, independent school, we are in a unique position to nurture students’ growth year to year. Research suggests students who attend preschool through grade 8 schools are more comfortable, feel safer, and ultimately perform better academically than their counterparts at traditional elementary schools.

Reason 3: Our Staff

Those who make up our faculty and administration are the backbone of our school. Their diverse backgrounds, passions, and approach to working within our community contribute to making The Co-op School a truly compassionate, unique learning environment. Read some of our parents’ thank yous, posted on Padlet, in celebration of Teachers Appreciation.

Reason 4: Our Community

The “Co-op” in The Co-op School refers to our cooperative model. It’s what sets our school apart and why we get an A+ for community engagement and more! When families work together to do service for the school, it provides a more harmonious and thriving community. It also helps us gather to celebrate our milestones, work through our challenges, and support our growth.

Reason 5: Our Track Record

Students who begin in our lower school and graduate as 8th graders leave us as confident, enthusiastic learners, ready for their high school journey. See the lists of high schools our students are attending.

Reason 6: What Our Parents Say

“We feel truly cherished here, I wish all parents and children could have all that the Co-op School offers. [Students] skip into school happily, teachers listen to family and students’ wishes and concerns. Music teachers write songs for our school, woodshop and science teachers collaborate in creative making projects. Joy, community service, uniqueness, innovation are celebrated and created here.”

“Just weeks after being at the Co-op, I've seen positive changes in my child. He was happier, more confident, and more conversational.... Thanks to the Co-op he loves reading now! Most importantly he loves his school! The Co-op School is undoubtedly a wonderfully safe, pleasant, and healthy environment for any child. We feel blessed to be a part of the Co-op family!”

“As a 6th grader I've had my ups and downs, friends come and go, tests get you stressed, but I cannot thank the teachers enough. They made everything possible, from learning about history to math to learning a whole new language. Thank you….”

"There are really no words to describe my gratitude to the Co-op School teachers at the moment. I could never imagine the level of dedication, sense of mission, and creativity our teachers would demonstrate in this time of online schooling. Mastering the balance of addressing the childrens' need for structure and content, as well as of compassion and love. 'Thank you to The Co-op School teachers and administration feels simply not enough..."

"Family events at the Co-op School are one of our favorite parts of this community. Whether it's movie night, the Valentine's Day party, or the Thanksgiving potluck, we love the opportunity to gather outside of the normal school day and enjoy each other's company. We also love the parents-only events like the Gala so that we can kick back and relax without the kids!"