Enrollment
769
Student:teacher
6:1
Published tuition
$71,185
Application fee
$65
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Head of school
Felicia Wilks
Head of School
Felicia Wilks is the 15th Head of School at The Spence School.
Curriculum & special classes
The K-12 academic journey at Spence is grounded in inquiry, encouraging students to delve deeper and pursue challenge and complexity. The school offers a wide range of courses, including accelerated math, programming, languages (Chinese, French, Latin, Spanish), and various academic teams.
Financial aid
The Spence School is committed to enrolling students regardless of financial circumstances, allocating $8.6 million annually to need-based financial aid. One in five students receive financial aid, with an average grant of $55,033.
Application fee: $65
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Admissions
The Spence School welcomes applications for Kindergarten, Grades 6 and 7, and Grade 9 for the 2027-2028 academic year. The school seeks bright, motivated students reflecting racial, cultural, religious, and socioeconomic diversity.
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December 1, 2026 (Kindergarten, Financial Aid); December 13, 2026 (Middle and Upper School)
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
$65
What they ask for: Application (with fee or waiver), family appointments (Kindergarten Playgroup or student visit, Parent/Guardian Conversation), ISAAGNY Confidential Educational Report (teacher evaluations), standardized testing (ISEE or SSAT for Grades 3-12), parent/guardian essay, student essay (Middle/Upper School), student interests and activities form (Upper School), school records release.
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