Best Schools in New York
Updated February 2026
United States
New York City is a global epicentre of education, offering families an extraordinary spectrum of schooling options that reflects the city's diversity, ambition and cultural richness. From elite prepar...
20
Schools
12
Areas
$28,000 – $68,000
Tuition Range
Areas in New York
Upper East Side
4 schools
Upper West Side
3 schools
Manhattan
2 schools
Kips Bay
2 schools
Brooklyn
1 school
Queens
1 school
West Chelsea
1 school
Financial District
1 school
Downtown Brooklyn
1 school
Turtle Bay
1 school
Riverdale
1 school
Carnegie Hill
1 school
Top Schools in New York
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Manhattan Global Academy
Manhattan, New York
Tuition: USD 40,000 - 62,000
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Upper East Academy
Upper East Side, New York
Tuition: USD 45,000 - 65,000
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The Dalton School
Upper East Side, New York
Tuition: USD 67,480 - 67,480
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Trinity School
Upper West Side, New York
Tuition: USD 66,740 - 66,740
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Horace Mann School
Riverdale, New York
Tuition: USD 65,370 - 65,370
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Lycée Français de New York
Upper East Side, New York
Tuition: USD 50,125 - 50,125
Curricula Available in New York
Tuition Fees by Curriculum in New York
| Curriculum | Min | Avg | Max | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American | $35,000 | $56,600 | $68,000 | 12 |
| IB | $28,000 | $51,700 | $67,900 | 8 |
| British | $37,650 | $50,900 | $55,300 | 2 |
| Montessori | $30,000 | $37,500 | $45,000 | 1 |
| French | $50,125 | $50,100 | $50,125 | 1 |
Fees shown are annual tuition ranges. Actual costs may vary by grade level.
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