The Spence School
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Overview
Educational philosophy
Traditional / AcademicPrograms offered
K+
Annual tuition
$68K / yr
School continues
Through Grade 12
Student-teacher ratio
6:1
Total students
~740
Financial aid
Aid: $$Sibling & legacy
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The Spence School is an independent all-girls, K-12 college-preparatory school on Manhattan's Upper East Side (Carnegie Hill), founded in 1892. Its Lower School (Grades K-4) sits at 56 East 93rd Street, with the Middle and Upper Schools at 22 East 91st Street. Enrolling roughly 736 students with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio, Spence admits primarily at Kindergarten and offers need-based financial aid to about one in five students, allocating over $8 million annually. Tuition is uniform across all grades ($68,480 for 2025-26; meals, books, and trips included).
Programs & Schedule
Schedule
Monday – Friday
Extended hours
No
Tuition
$68,480 / yr
This school continues through Grade 12. Enrolled students progress without reapplying.
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Leadership
Felicia A. Wilks
Head of School
Culture & Community
Independent all-girls, K-12 college-preparatory school founded in 1892. Mission: to prepare a diverse community of girls and young women for the demands of academic excellence and responsible citizenship. Rigorous liberal-arts and sciences program emphasizing intellectual curiosity, ethical leadership, and community engagement.
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