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The traits that make Grace Church School special are evident in every classroom or activity: pleasure in learning, seriousness of purpose and genuine affection and respect for others.
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The fullness of a Grace Church School education develops in students a strong sense of self, the ability to think clearly, function well academically, and to embrace coming challenges with confidence.
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Grace Church School aims to establish in its students firmly rooted confidence in themselves and their abilities.
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Founded in 1894
Head of School: Robbie Pennoyer
Coeducational independent college preparatory school
Junior Kindergarten-Grade 12
Accredited by the
New York State Association of Independent Schools
(NYSAIS)
Students
Current enrollment: 802
33% of students of diverse cultural backgrounds
28% of students receive financial aid
Student-Faculty Ratio 7:1
Class size ranges from 8-24 with an average of 16
Students drawn from Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and New Jersey
Faculty
Total number of faculty: 216
69% hold advanced degrees
60% female; 40% male
Programs
Grace International Exchange program
with India, Japan, China, France, and Spain, plus experiential learning trips.
Innovative academic opportunities, including: Robotics and 3D printing, partnership courses with NYU and Cooper Union, and independent study projects
One-to-One iPad/MacBook program in the high school
; 1:1 Chromebook program in grades 7-8; tablets available to all students Grades JK-8; laptops and Chromebooks available to all students
Interscholastic competitive teams
starting in Grade 5
Associate members of the AAIS (Athletic Association of Independent Schools and PSAA (Private School Athletic Association)
After School Program and June School
for students in JK-4
Lower School Sports Program for students in Grades 1-4
Facilities
3 campuses: 86 Fourth Avenue (Junior Kindergarten-Grade 8), 785 Broadway (Middle School Swing Space), and 46 Cooper Square (High School Division)
7 Science Labs with dedicated labs for biology, chemistry, physics, and research
2 Computer Labs
Design Lab for Robotics, 3D Printing, and Technology
Smartboard and tablet technology
Stokes Library
(86 Fourth Avenue) with books, periodicals, and subscribed online resources
Library and Information Center
(46 Cooper Square) with books, periodicals, and essential e-resources and databases
10
Art Studios
for 2D and 3D visual and digital arts, plus a wood shop
Performance spaces and practice rooms
for dance, music, and drama
2 outdoor playgrounds
New 12,000 square foot gymnasium,
fitness room and golf simulator at the Cooper Square campus
10,000 square foot athletic center
, climbing wall and batting cage, full size regulation basketball court and volleyball court
Rooftop Greenhouse
Teaching Kitchen
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Grace Church School is a co-educational independent school in downtown Manhattan, New York City providing instruction for nearly 800 students in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12.
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ADMISSIONS
Welcome
How to Apply | JK–8
How to Apply | 9–12
Tuition & Financial Aid
Meet the Team
Directions to Campus
ACADEMICS
Early Childhood
Overview
In the Classroom
Beyond the Classroom
Play & Discovery
After School & Summer Programs
Lower School
Overview
Curriculum
Beyond the Classroom
Discovery
After School & Summer Programs
Middle School
Overview
Curriculum
Clubs
Extracurricular
High School
Overview
Curriculum
Program & Schedules
Six Day Rotating Schedule
Lab Day Schedule
Four Year Course of Study
2023-24 Course of Studies
Learning Supports
College Counseling
Lab Studies
Libraries
Technology
School Life
PROGRAMS
Arts
Dance
Music
Drama
Visual Arts
Athletics
Varsity Sports
Junior Varsity Sports
Middle School Sports
Grace International Exchange
Community Engagement
Dignity & Belonging
Board Commitment
Faculty Commitment
Parent Commitment
Affinity and Alliance Groups
Long-Range Planning
Safety, Wellness & Healthy Boundaries
Service Learning
Sustainability
In the Greenhouse
After School & Summer Programs
ABOUT GCS
Message from the Head
Grace at a Glance
School Leadership
Faculty & Staff
Mission Statement
Dignity & Belonging
Response to Reports of Abuse
Episcopal Identity
Long-Range Planning
History
The Parents' Association
Employment
GIVING
The Annual Fund
Make Your Gift Today
Make a Recurring Gift
Ways of Giving
Annual Fund FAQs
2023 Auction Benefit for Financial Aid
Auction FAQs
Auction Benefit Sponsorship
Class of 2023 Senior Gift
ALUMNI
Welcome Alumni
The Alumni Association
Alumni Volunteer