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School Details
- Ages: Grade 7-12
- Student population: 490
- Avg. class size: 14
- School type: Boarding
- Curriculum: American
- Religious Affiliation: Christian
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Good To Know
- After-school care: No
- Learning support: Yes
- Homeschool support: No
- Sibling discount: No
About
The Stony Brook School, located on the beautiful north shore of Long Island, New York, is a Christian, independent, college preparatory boarding and day school committed to academic excellence, character formation and spiritual growth. Since its founding in 1922, the school has upheld the motto 'character before career', emphasising the development of integrity, empathy and leadership alongside a rigorous academic programme. Students at The Stony Brook School learn in a loving yet structured environment that challenges them to grow intellectually and personally. A broad and demanding curriculum sparks curiosity and fosters a lifelong pursuit of excellence. International students are warmly welcomed into a close-knit, supportive community. Dedicated dorm parents live and work alongside students, helping create a home away from home where each student feels seen, supported and valued from day one. Guided by enduring values, Stony Brook graduates are prepared not only to excel in their chosen fields, but to lead lives of purpose, integrity and service—making meaningful contributions to their communities and the world.
Highlights
- 232 boarding students from more than 30 countries and nine US states
- 16+ sports teams and 20+ clubs and organisations
- 60 miles to New York City and 50 miles to JFK and Laguardia international airports
- 133 courses offered, as well as 19 AP courses
- 9:1 student to teacher ratio
Boarding
Annual Fee
USD$73,700
Extracurricular Activities
"Character before career" underscores the belief that true education goes beyond academic achievements and vocational success. The Stony Brook School offers a diverse array of co-curricular opportunities designed to enrich students' educational experiences and foster personal growth. These programmes span academic enrichment, student-led clubs, cultural celebrations and athletic participation. Students can engage in various academic support and enrichment activities, including peer tutoring sessions, academic competitions and performing arts programmes. The school hosts a dynamic selection of student-led clubs that vary each year based on student interest. Some of the clubs offered include business club, STEM club and podcast club. Athletics play a significant role in the school's co-curricular offerings, with students required to participate in sports during two of the three seasons. The school offers a range of sports, including cross country, sailing, golf, soccer and rowing in autumn; basketball and wrestling in winter; and baseball, sailing, lacrosse and track and field in spring.
