Why Bridges?

The Bridges' Difference

From a students’ first day of kindergarten to the excitement of 8th grade, The Bridges Academy serves as our children' s second family. Working as trusted partners with each family, our staff know each student by name and understand the developmental milestones that take place throughout their educational journey. Here, curiosity is fostered, creativity is celebrated and friendships are forged. Each students’ sense of belonging to the community is an instrumental part of their learning.

Why a Private School Might be Right for Your Family.

Your child's education sets the stage for their future success.

Private schools create an environment where your child can develop intellectually, emotionally and socially. Parents who value small class sizes, increased safety, a connected community and dedicated teachers find that private schools are a good fit for their child and provide an optimal education experience.

To set your child up for academic success, consider enrolling in private school. The Bridges Academy offers a quality private school education with individual education pathways for every student.

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SMALLER CLASS SIZES

Smaller class sizes create more opportunities for discussion and personal attention, helping students grasp the material more deeply.

EXPECTATION TO SUCCEED

Private schools set the bar high, encouraging students to aim for true success rather than simply meeting the minimum requirements.

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

Private schools actively partner with families, fostering close communication and strong parent engagement in each child’s learning journey.

Why Toddler-8th Grade?

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Research studies show that the K-8 model better supports middle school students.

Clinical psychologist and New York Times best-selling author Michael Thompson supports this study in his book Best Friends, Worst Enemies: Understanding the Social Lives of Children, stating, "If I could design psychologically safe schools, every elementary school in America would go from K through grade 8 and would be no larger than 400 children."

Serving students from age 2 through grade 8, The Bridges Academy offers more than academic excellence. With a close-knit community of about 250 students, children enjoy fewer transitions, build lasting relationships with teachers and peers, and benefit from cross-age tutoring, role modeling, and abundant leadership opportunities — all under one roof.

Small Class Size Matters

Want to know more? Here’s some additional reading on the benefits of small class sizes:

“Why Small Class Sizes Work”

by Robert Kennedy

“The Importance of Class Size in the Middle and Upper Grades”

by Class Size Matters

At Bridges, we believe that small class sizes create the ideal learning environment where collaborative and individualized learning can thrive. The students can receive more customized learning while the teacher has the freedom to get to know his or her students better and can tailor the learning to suit the class.

Academic Excellence

At Bridges, We Prepare Tomorrow’s Leaders for Today’s Changing World.

Our curriculum sparks creativity, celebrates mistakes as stepping stones, and fuels innovation by blending science with art, technology with design.

At Bridges, our English (Language Arts) curriculum delivers a rigorously challenging and creativity-infused experience rooted in national standards and supported by passionate, in-depth faculty.
At Bridges, expert faculty guide students through a dynamic math program that adapts to individual strengths, ensuring every learner is both challenged and supported to excel.
At Bridges, social studies comes alive as students explore history, culture, and current events with faculty who inspire critical thinking, global awareness, and civic responsibility.
In the STEAM Lab, students engage in collaborative, interdisciplinary projects that are carefully designed to extend and enrich classroom learning. Through these experiences, they develop essential skills in coding, robotics, circuitry, construction, sewing, engineering, and the design thinking process. This spiraling curriculum builds a strong foundation for deeper learning and more advanced projects as students progress through Bridges.
At Bridges, students study Spanish, Mandarin, and/or French for multiple years, building fluency and cultural insight with expert faculty—many advancing to compete with distinction at the National level.
The Bridges Academy offers field trips across Long Island and New York City, with overnight experiences in the Bridge Program and Middle School to places like the Ashokan Center, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., plus skiing trips to Massachusetts. Students have also enjoyed immersive learning opportunities in the Florida Keys for marine studies and in the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, and Zion to explore geology and Native American cultures.
At Bridges, our fine arts and theater programs nurture creativity and confidence through vibrant performance opportunities—from school plays and concerts to art shows that showcase student talent.

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