York Prep School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
New York, NY
40 W 68th St, New York, NY 10023
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- ACollege-going
- BYears serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 80% of independent schools in New York
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
In New York, New York, York Prep School is an independent private school for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. About 351 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 80% of independent schools in New York. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 168 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–12
- Students
- 351
- Teachers
- 88 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 177 girls, 174 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 168 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 80% of independent schools in New York (4 students per teacher).
- Larger than 64% of independent schools in New York.
- Compared with 83 independent schools in New York.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about York Prep School
What grades does York Prep School serve?
York Prep School serves grades 6–12.
How many students attend York Prep School?
About 351 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at York Prep School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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