The Stony Brook School is a boarding and day school in Stony Brook, NY, providing IEP support, special education, and therapeutic services.
The Stony Brook School is a co-educational boarding and day school for grades 7-12 in Stony Brook, NY, dedicated to the development of the whole person. The school provides specialized support for students with diverse learning profiles, offering programs including Special Education, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and developmental support. With an average class size of 14 and a faculty where 71% hold advanced degrees, the school offers a highly attentive academic environment.
The curriculum is designed to foster leadership and integrity, featuring a robust selection of AP courses and college-level subjects such as Physics, Calculus, and Psychology. Beyond academics, the school provides therapeutic services and a variety of extracurriculars—ranging from crew and sailing to chamber orchestra—to support the emotional and physical well-being of every student. While the school maintains a Christian spiritual component, students are free to maintain their own personal beliefs.
The school offers various enrollment options, including day, 5-day boarding, and 7-day boarding programs. Tuition varies by grade and residency, with day student tuition for grades 9-12 at $37,600. Admissions are reviewed on a rolling basis with deadlines in mid-December and January. The school also provides financial aid to approximately 40% of its student body.
At a Glance
Grades7-12
Students487
Class Size14:1 ratio
Tuition$37,600
Fin. Aid40% receive aid
Est.1922
DeadlineDec. 15 / Jan. 15 / rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS), Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, National Association of College Admissions Counselors
School Information
| Year Founded | 1922 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $37,600 |
| Tuition Notes | Day Students: Grades 7 & 8: $32,500; Grades 9-12: $37,600 5-day Boarding Students 7-12: $61,800. 7-day Boarding Students: $68,800. International Students: $73,700. |
| Total Students | 487 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 71 |
| Average Class Size | 14 |
| Grades Offered | 7-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Luke Heywood |
| Admissions Associate | Molly Shteierman |
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 15 / Jan. 15 / rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 40 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 40 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 60 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Learning Programs Supported
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Advanced Courses
College-Level ChineseCollege-Level Ethics and PoliticsCollege-Level History of PhilosophyCollege-Level LatinCollege-Level Linear AlgebraCollege-Level PhysicsMultivariable Calculus HonorsShow More (8)Hide
AP Courses
AP BiologyAP Calculus ABAP Calculus BCAP ChemistryAP Computer ScienceAP EnglishAP Environmental ScienceAP European HistoryAP FrenchAP MicroeconomicsAP Music TheoryAP PhysicsAP PsychologyAP SpanishAP StatisticsAP Studio ArtAP US History
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Badminton · Baseball · Basketball · Bowling · Crew · Cross Country · Dance · Golf · Lacrosse · Sailing · Soccer · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball · Wrestling |
| Clubs and Organizations | Activities Committee · Admissions Council · Bible Study · Chapel Committee · Chess Team · Class Council · Culinary Management Training · Cum Laude Society · Dorm Council · Driven · Honor Council · Mentoring · Prefect Board · Prom Committee · Res Gestae (Yearbook) · Workjob Council · Worship Team · Show More (1) · Hide · Club or Organization: · International Club · Math Club · Arts and Music Programs: · Chamber Orchestra · Chamber Singers · Concert Choir · Technology Crew · Theatrical Arts Society (T.A.S) |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) · New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) · Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools · National Association of College Admissions Counselors |
| Religious Affiliations | Christian |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Average SAT Score | 1350 |
| Average ACT Score | 33 |
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