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Spence School

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New York, NY · 1–12

Last verified August 20, 2026

22 E 91st St., 10128 · (646) 943-6837

www.spenceschool.org

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.

Robotics
Glee Club
Select Choir
Track and Field
Middle School Musical Theatre Club

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

Before & after school care

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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.

Apply by

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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