Brearley School

An independent Upper East Side school where the Waldorf approach brings academics, creativity, and artistic practice together, cultivating thoughtful students prepared for college and beyond.

K-8. A vibrant and growing school committed to the principle that the most meaningful and successful learning happens when students are active learners. Award-winning excellence and commitment to Jewish values combine with a warm community spirit to make the Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan an extraordinary place for children to learn, and for their families to learn along with them.

On Manhattan's Upper East Side, this Jesuit college prep welcomes grades 9-12 with a challenging curriculum grounded in Catholic values and the Ignatian tradition of educating the whole person. Students develop leadership, faith, and a passion for service alongside rigorous academics.

Located on the Upper East Side, this specialized school has supported students with learning differences since 1948, combining small classes with individualized instruction to help each child build academic confidence and essential social skills.

K-12. Within a warm façade that blends into the museums and townhouses of Manhattan's Upper East Side, the young women of The Hewitt School are the center of an educational program that encourages independent thought and creativity. Athletics to arts, languages to laboratories, music to math: a balanced, healthy, and comprehensive environment.

An independent girls' school on the Upper East Side offering rigorous academics alongside mentorship and community. With roughly 530 students from kindergarten through twelfth grade, Nightingale-Bamford prioritizes close relationships between faculty, families, and students to build both intellectual strength and personal confidence.

Founded in 1919 by progressive educator Helen Parkhurst, this independent K-12 school on the Upper East Side combines rigorous academics with innovative teaching across multiple campus locations. Serving 1,300 students from kindergarten through high school, Dalton offers challenging programs, dedicated faculty, and modern facilities including a state-of-the-art athletic center.

N-12. Founded in 1896, The Calhoun School is a progressive, coeducational, college preparatory school for students in early childhood through twelfth grade. The school is accredited by the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) and the New York State Education Department.

At this Upper West Side institution, rigorous academics blend seamlessly with creative Judaic and secular studies, fostering individual growth within a supportive community where every student thrives at their own level.

Founded in 1872, this prestigious Upper West Side institution combines rigorous academics with a holistic approach to education, offering all three International Baccalaureate programs across grades K-12. The school cultivates global citizens through its commitment to academic excellence, international experiences, and developing each student's unique potential in mind, body, and spirit.

N-12. An educational institution committed to and known for academic excellence. What makes Heschel unique is its profound respect and concern for the whole child, the integration of disciplines and an emphasis on the development of critical thinking skills, all in an atmosphere infused with joy.

Nestled in Ansonia, this independent school serves grades 4–12 with a specialized focus on students balancing serious pursuits in performance, visual arts, modeling, or athletics. The curriculum flexes around your schedule while maintaining rigorous academics and mentorship, creating a supportive community where artistic and athletic ambitions thrive alongside traditional learning.

A dedicated public high school in Ansonia committed to academic excellence and student growth. Here, every learner finds the support and challenge needed to succeed in the classroom and beyond.

Located in the Upper West Side, this independent school challenges students to think critically, engage thoughtfully with diverse ideas, and consider how they'll use their education to serve others—rooted in the belief that learning deeply matters both for its own sake and for the health of democracy.

This Manhattan high school brings together nearly 1,500 students from around the world to learn in an internationally focused, multilingual environment. Founded by UN families in 1947, UNIS emphasizes global citizenship through rigorous academics and instruction in eight languages alongside English.

This private high school on the Upper East Side specializes in personalized education with small classes capped at 10 students, allowing teens to learn at their own pace with customized curricula and one-on-one tutoring support.

Cathedral High School, a Catholic college preparatory school of the Archdiocese of New York located in the heart of Manhattan, welcomes young women of all faiths and cultures. We are a community of students, teachers, staff and parents committed to excellence in education, as well as the continued growth of our students in religious maturity, moral integrity and a sense of social justice.

The Hunter College Campus Schools are made up of Hunter College Elementary School (K-6) and Hunter College High School (7-12). Publicly funded, selective admission schools for intellectually talented and gifted students. Aimed to be a model for gifted education