The Stony Brook School


New York, USA

The Stony Brook School, founded in 1922, is a place where outstanding education, personal growth, and a strong community come together. Serving students in grades 7 through 12, it offers more than 138 AP courses and over 16 STEM programs that allow them to fully develop their talents and academic ambitions. The quality of education is reflected in remarkable student achievements – participation in the prestigious USA Mathematical Olympiad, involvement in NASA’s Student Launch Initiative in rocketry, and representation on national teams in baseball and sailing. With an individualized approach (10:1 student-teacher ratio) and 30% international students, they gain not only top-level knowledge but also confidence, character, and a global perspective. The Stony Brook School is where bright and curious young people grow into inspiring individuals ready to excel.

Students at The Stony Brook School take part in the prestigious NASA Student Launch Initiative, where they design and build rockets – a hands-on experience that strengthens their STEM skills.

 
 
Grades: 7–12
Teacher-student ratio: 1 : 10
Year of foundation: 1922
Number of students: 317
Type of campus: suburban
Summer School: yes
Lenght of stay: full year

About campus

The Stony Brook School campus spans 55 acres and includes 43 buildings. It is located about 60 miles from New York City, with a train connection right next to the campus. Restaurants, shops, beaches, and harbors are within walking distance, and JFK and LGA international airports are approximately an hour away. Students have access to modern athletic facilities – two turf fields, six tennis courts, a baseball field, a track, a weight room, basketball courts, and a wrestling room.

The campus is also strong in academic resources: a STEM lab for robotics, rocketry, and programming; specialized laboratories for biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science; as well as a library and numerous classrooms. A dining hall, student center, and on-campus chapel further support the community life of the school.

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