Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School
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Overview
Educational philosophy
Traditional / AcademicPrograms offered
Pre-K · K+
Annual tuition
$66K – $69K / yr
School continues
Through Class 12
Student-teacher ratio
4:1
Total students
~1,160
Financial aid
Aid: $$Sibling & legacy
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Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School is an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational school on Manhattan's Upper West Side serving roughly 1,160 students from Pre-K through Grade 12. Founded in 1764, it bills itself as the oldest nonsectarian independent school in the United States. The program is academically rigorous and college-preparatory, balancing strong academics with robust arts and athletics, and offers before- and after-school programming largely included in tuition. Admission follows the ISAAGNY calendar with a November 15 application deadline.
Programs & Schedule
Schedule
Monday – Friday
Extended hours
Yes
Tuition
$66,340 / yr
Schedule
Monday – Friday
Extended hours
Yes
Tuition
$68,910 / yr
This school continues through Class 12. Enrolled students progress without reapplying.
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Leadership
Rey Fernández
16th Head of School (from July 2026); previously Assistant Head of School
Culture & Community
Independent, nonsectarian coeducational school offering a demanding, balanced college-preparatory program from Pre-K through Grade 12. Emphasizes a vigorous, inquiry-driven learning environment that sparks intellectual curiosity and pairs academic rigor with the arts, athletics and student-centered exploration. Founded 1764; described as the oldest nonsectarian independent school in the United States.
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