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the Co-op School

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Brooklyn, NY · K–11

Last verified August 20, 2026

644 Gates Ave, 11221 · (347) 721-3408

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Enrollment

122

Student:teacher

8:1

Published tuition

$16,000–$40,000

Application fee

$150

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Tuition by division

DivisionGradesAnnual tuition
Preschool / Pre-K2026-20272s and 3s Program$35,000
Preschool / Pre-K2026-2027Pre-Kindergarten$35,000
Elementary2026-2027Grades Kindergarten - 4$37,750
Middle school2026-2027Grades 5 - 8$40,000
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Head of school

Elie Smith Déu

Head of School

Elie Smith Déu is a highly experienced N-12 educator and advocate with over three decades of experience, including leadership roles at prestigious independent schools and as Head of School for six years at Williamsburg Northside School. She holds a degree from Duke University, a graduate Certificate in School Leadership from Harvard, and completed the Klingenstein Head Fellowship at Columbia University’s Teachers College.

Curriculum & special classes

The Co-op School offers a Progressive Education approach emphasizing Social-Emotional Learning and Inquiry-Based Learning through rich, interdisciplinary projects. It nurtures strong academic skills while cultivating curiosity, compassion, and collaboration, with teachers acting as facilitators to develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Financial aid

The Co-op School offers financial aid to some families through annual fundraising efforts, open to all prospective families. Families apply by completing a confidential application with School & Student Services.

Application fee: $150

Before & after school care

Before school

Early morning drop-off, starting as early as 7:35am, with activities including games, free play and arts and crafts.

After school

After-school care is available Monday through Friday until 6 pm each day, with activities including free play, games, arts & crafts, pretend play, and outdoor play. Enrichment programs are also offered.

Cost

After-school care is $13-15 per hour. Early drop-off cost is not specified.

Extended-care hours and rates change yearly — parents can correct these below.

Admissions

The Co-op School is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 school year for children from preschool to 8th grade. The process includes completing an enrollment application in Ravenna, student visits (for K-8), and submitting required documents. Decision notifications vary by grade level, with reply deadlines shortly after.

Apply by

January 8, 2026 (for completed applications)

Acceptance rate

Not listed

Application fee

$150

What they ask for: Enrollment Application (via Ravenna), application fee ($85), student visit/playgroup (for K-8), ISAAGNY report (for K-8), teacher recommendation (for Grades 1-8), transcripts (for Grades 1-8), most recent report card (for Grades 1-8).

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