Anonymous
02/04/2026 22:21
Subject: Re:K-8 All Boys Schools
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Looking at K-8 boys' schools for next admissions cycle. I've heard St. B's is the most academically intense. Any major differences b/t Buckley & St. D's academically?
That is correct on St. Bs. Buckley is a mile away from St.Ds academically and it’s only getting better (and more competitive) each year. This will be obvious once you do your tours, attend discussions, etc. it was pretty shocked at how unfazed and uninformed St.D’s was on AI compared to quite literally all the TT CoEds and Buckley, St.B, etc.
Is St D closer to AS?
Anonymous
02/04/2026 22:11
Subject: K-8 All Boys Schools
Anonymous wrote:Can anyone compare Collegiate and St. B? We’ve seen and heard all the great things about both schools but can’t tell which is better.
Collegiate is out so are you waiting on st b? Do u wanna be at one school or
Have the option for boarding tbh
Anonymous
02/04/2026 21:22
Subject: K-8 All Boys Schools
Anonymous wrote:Can anyone compare Collegiate and St. B? We’ve seen and heard all the great things about both schools but can’t tell which is better.
If you’re lucky enough to be offered a place at either it’s not about better - where would your DS thrive?
Anonymous
02/04/2026 20:34
Subject: K-8 All Boys Schools
Anonymous wrote:what is the Brearley's curve ball?
They stopped accepting first choice letters and it screwed up everybody’s careful little ballet.
Anonymous
02/04/2026 20:31
Subject: K-8 All Boys Schools
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I see so much admissions “horse trading” happening at the all girls schools, wondering if it also happens at the all boys schools??
At our preschool the boys got sorted pretty early before the holidays and all the boy families are now happy with their spots. It does feel more settled and solid than the SS girls where it feels more last minute and messy especially with this year’s Brearley curve ball
what is the Brearley's curve ball?
Anonymous
02/04/2026 20:12
Subject: K-8 All Boys Schools
Anonymous wrote:I see so much admissions “horse trading” happening at the all girls schools, wondering if it also happens at the all boys schools??
At our preschool the boys got sorted pretty early before the holidays and all the boy families are now happy with their spots. It does feel more settled and solid than the SS girls where it feels more last minute and messy especially with this year’s Brearley curve ball
Anonymous
02/04/2026 20:06
Subject: Re:K-8 All Boys Schools
Anonymous wrote:Looking at K-8 boys' schools for next admissions cycle. I've heard St. B's is the most academically intense. Any major differences b/t Buckley & St. D's academically?
That is correct on St. Bs. Buckley is a mile away from St.Ds academically and its only getting better (and more competitive) each year. This will be obvious once you do your tours, attend discussions, etc. it was pretty shocked at how unfazed and uninformed St.D’s was on AI compared to quite literally all the TT CoEds and Buckley, St.B, etc.
Anonymous
02/04/2026 19:53
Subject: K-8 All Boys Schools
Can anyone compare Collegiate and St. B? We’ve seen and heard all the great things about both schools but can’t tell which is better.
Anonymous
02/04/2026 17:02
Subject: K-8 All Boys Schools
Anonymous wrote:I have a son at a K-8 and a daughter at a K12, and I cannot love my son’s school more. The middle school students at these schools just aren’t that important, so socially it really sort of sucks, and the college admissions overwhelms the curriculum. It means that all the kids there’s parents want them go to Harvard no matter and tutor their children non-stop and relentlessly starting in second grade. My son’s k-8 is joyful, loving and doesn’t drain our will to get up in the morning.
The boys choose their high school so if they Go to a TT, they have chosen it and want it. The boys who graduate all have friends who care about them at other schools when they graduate, and the parents aren’t constantly seeking status. I wish they had a k-8 for girls.
Any chance you can share the boys' school? It sounds lovely.
Anonymous
02/04/2026 16:50
Subject: Re:K-8 All Boys Schools
Looking at K-8 boys' schools for next admissions cycle. I've heard St. B's is the most academically intense. Any major differences b/t Buckley & St. D's academically?
Anonymous
02/04/2026 15:49
Subject: K-8 All Boys Schools
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Or wealthy people moving to NYC from red states where they fear they'll no longer be protected from those states' worst impulses.
Is this really a thing?
Anonymous
02/04/2026 15:17
Subject: K-8 All Boys Schools
Anonymous wrote:We get our kid the all-boy experience in the summer at overnight camp and find it very valuable. As long as it is a well-run camp.
Private wasn't in the budget for K-8. Considered for HS but given Collegiate was basically the only option (Regis is incredible but we're not Catholic) we went co-ed.
I've met more than my fair share of overly bro-ish single sex boy's K-8 kids (lots of hockey players with too much energy), but I think schools are getting better at that.
We liked both Browning and Xavier for high school. Different environments but both great at educating boys. Regis is great but a pressure cooker and we didn't bother with Collegiate as it didn't seem a good fit for our family. Browning seems like a very supportive environment and students we met there seemed smart and engaged. We won't know most of our options until the 20th but I'm partial to the all-boys experience.
Anonymous
02/04/2026 15:06
Subject: K-8 All Boys Schools
We get our kid the all-boy experience in the summer at overnight camp and find it very valuable. As long as it is a well-run camp.
Private wasn't in the budget for K-8. Considered for HS but given Collegiate was basically the only option (Regis is incredible but we're not Catholic) we went co-ed.
I've met more than my fair share of overly bro-ish single sex boy's K-8 kids (lots of hockey players with too much energy), but I think schools are getting better at that.
Private wasn't in the budget for K-8. Considered for HS but given Collegiate was basically the only option (Regis is incredible but we're not Catholic) we went co-ed.
I've met more than my fair share of overly bro-ish single sex boy's K-8 kids (lots of hockey players with too much energy), but I think schools are getting better at that.
Anonymous
02/04/2026 15:05
Subject: K-8 All Boys Schools
Anonymous wrote:I have a son at a K-8 and a daughter at a K12, and I cannot love my son’s school more. The middle school students at these schools just aren’t that important, so socially it really sort of sucks, and the college admissions overwhelms the curriculum. It means that all the kids there’s parents want them go to Harvard no matter and tutor their children non-stop and relentlessly starting in second grade. My son’s k-8 is joyful, loving and doesn’t drain our will to get up in the morning.
The boys choose their high school so if they Go to a TT, they have chosen it and want it. The boys who graduate all have friends who care about them at other schools when they graduate, and the parents aren’t constantly seeking status. I wish they had a k-8 for girls.
This is really interesting, thanks.
Any thoughts on what it’s like joining a K-8 in 6th?
Anonymous
02/04/2026 15:01
Subject: K-8 All Boys Schools
I see so much admissions “horse trading” happening at the all girls schools, wondering if it also happens at the all boys schools??