JOIN THE COMMUNITY
“What distinguishes us is not the rigor alone, but also our community. Students feel genuinely known and experience a program built on the belief that joy and intellectual ambition belong together.”
Camilla Campbell, Director of Enrollment Management
7:1
STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO
20%
OF STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID
16
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
33
LANGUAGES REPRESENTED
Joyful, academically ambitious learning. Ethical foundations.
Curiosity becomes discipline. Knowledge builds across subjects through collaboration.
Interests find their expression. Independence grows.
Depth across every discipline. Independent inquiry. A faculty invested in ambitious student outcomes, in school and beyond.
A Grace education doesn't end at graduation. Our alumni carry its values, curiosity, and community with them for life.
Joyful, academically ambitious learning. Ethical foundations.
Curiosity becomes discipline. Knowledge builds across subjects through collaboration.
Interests find their expression. Independence grows.
Depth across every discipline. Independent inquiry. A faculty invested in ambitious student outcomes, in school and beyond.
A Grace education doesn't end at graduation. Our alumni carry its values, curiosity, and community with them for life.
Applications for the 2027–2028 school year open on September 1, 2026, with an application deadline of December 1, 2026. All supplementary materials are due by January 8, 2027. We look forward to getting to know you more through the application process. If you have any questions please email admissions@gcschool.org.
Inquire
Begin your admissions journey and learn more about Grace.
Apply
Deadline for Fall 2027 admissions: December 1, 2026.
Interview & Tours
See Grace’s program in action and meet our team.
Records & Testing
Submit all materials by January 8, 2027.
AFFORDING GRACE
Shahara Ahmed
Director of Financial Aid and Senior Admissions Associate
Grace financial aid awards cover up to 99% of tuition and program fees. Over 20% of our students receive support, with grants averaging over $54,000 per recipient.
Grace’s primary entry points are junior kindergarten, kindergarten, fifth, and ninth grade, and we accept applications for every grade level through eleventh grade, space permitting. We encourage families to reach out to the Admissions Office to inquire about availability at specific grade levels.
The preliminary admissions application and financial aid application are due on December 1. All supplementary materials are due on January 8. Spring admissions events are posted after February 1.
Admissions decisions are communicated from February to early March, according to the dates specified by the Independent School Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY).
Grace is an independent school with an Episcopal identity, and we welcome families of all faiths and none. Chapel and a JK–12 curriculum in religion and ethics are part of school life, but students are not asked to adopt any particular religious beliefs. Grace’s Episcopal identity is expressed primarily through our commitment to honoring the dignity of every individual and creating a community of broad welcome and deep belonging.
Grace has two campuses in downtown Manhattan. The Lower School is located at 86 Fourth Avenue, near Union Square and served by the 4, 5, 6, L, N, and R trains, PATH, and many bus routes. The High School is located at 46 Cooper Square, near Astor Place, and is served by the 6 and N and R trains and several buses.
Grace does not require standardized testing for Early Childhood or Lower School applicants. Standardized testing is required for Middle School (grades 5–8) and High School (grades 9–11) applicants; Grace accepts ISEE and SSAT score reports.
Yes. More than 20% of Grace students receive financial aid, and the average grant exceeds $54,000. Applications are submitted through the Clarity platform and reviewed individually by the Financial Aid Committee. The $100 application fee is waived for families applying for financial aid.
Tuition for the 2026–27 school year is $71,570. For information about financial aid, please visit our Financial Aid page.
Grace is built on the belief that intellectual excellence and ethical virtue depend upon each other to find their fullest expression, and both are pursued with vigor. Through a pedagogy of joy, our teachers ground their approaches in evidence-based practices and a curriculum that is both rigorous and humane—ensuring every student feels both challenged and supported throughout their educational journey.
