New York, NY · K–8
Last verified August 20, 2026
33 Central Park W, 10023 · (212) 712-6252
Enrollment
377
Student:teacher
4:1
Published tuition
$63,020
Application fee
$60
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Tuition by division
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Head of school
Kyle Wilkie-Glass
Chief Executive Officer
Kyle Wilkie-Glass has been a future-thinking strategic leader for the ECFS community since joining the School in May 2016. In December of 2023, he was named Chief Executive Officer and currently oversees the School’s academic divisions and administrative departments.
Curriculum & special classes
The school offers a coeducational Pre-K-12th Grade progressive education, fostering intellectual curiosity and ethical responsibility. Its curriculum challenges students in humanities, sciences, arts, and physical education, emphasizing ethical learning, inclusion, and independent thinking through cooperative, student-centered, and discussion-based learning.
Financial aid
ECFS commits over 17 million dollars annually to financial assistance, granting awards to one in five students ranging from $5,000-$60,000. The school uses Clarity as its third-party processor for financial aid applications.
Application fee: $60
Before & after school care
Before school
Not listed
After school
After School and Summer Programs are mentioned under 'Our Program', but no specific details about 'After Care' or 'Extended Day' are provided in the text.
Cost
Not listed
Extended-care hours and rates change yearly — parents can correct these below.
Admissions
ECFS offers a comprehensive admissions process for Pre-K through 11th Grade, emphasizing a student-centered approach. It typically involves an inquiry, application submission with a fee (or waiver), submission of school reports, teacher evaluations, interviews, and campus visits. Financial aid applications are separate but encouraged early.
Apply by
Application deadlines vary by division: For Pre-K–5th Grade, applications are available starting September 1st, 2026, with an application fee of $75. For 6th–11th Grade, the application deadline is Friday, November 13th at noon. Sibling, alumni, and faculty/staff applicants should submit applications by Thursday, October 1st. Financial aid applications are due Tuesday, December 1st, 2026.
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
$60
What they ask for: Application form, $75 application fee (or waiver), school report, teacher recommendations (current 5th-grade for middle, English and math for upper grades), official transcripts/report cards, ISEE or SSAT scores (for 6th-11th grades), parent/guardian statements, student essay (for 9th grade applicants), online interview (for Pre-K, K, 1st and 9th grades), playgroup (Pre-K, K, 1st grade), campus tour.
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