Cathedral High School

Since 1888, this independent boys' school on the Upper East Side has cultivated intellectual curiosity and character through rigorous academics, leveraging Manhattan's cultural institutions as living classrooms. A close-knit community where demanding scholarship meets holistic growth.

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.

Located on Manhattan's Upper East Side, this independent Catholic preparatory school for girls emphasizes academic excellence, personal growth, and global citizenship within a welcoming, diverse community.

An independent college-preparatory day school for girls from kindergarten through grade 12, Spence combines rigorous academics with a commitment to diversity and character development in an intimate community where every student is encouraged to thrive.

This Upper East Side institution blends Italian language and culture into a rigorous academic curriculum for grades N-12, creating a bilingual learning community rooted in European educational traditions. Students experience immersive instruction across subjects while developing fluency in Italian alongside English.

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.

A tuition-free Jesuit high school where talented students from across the New York area pursue rigorous academics and develop into thoughtful leaders. Rooted in the belief that financial need shouldn't limit opportunity, Regis prepares graduates for college and meaningful impact in their communities.

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.

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.

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.

Nestled on a historic Upper West Side campus, this boys' school cultivates intellectual curiosity and character through rigorous academics, creative pursuits, and athletic excellence in an intentionally designed learning environment. A vibrant, diverse community of young men develops here—prepared to think critically and contribute meaningfully to the world.

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.

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