Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School

5 W 93rd St, New York, NY, 10025-0100
Tel: (212)749-6200
Grades: PK - 12 | 1240 students
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Founded in 1764, Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School is a coed, nonsectarian institution educating students in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. Detailed school overiew, below:

School Overview:
Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Student Body
Total Students 1240 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 17% (NY School Avg.: 23%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 230 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 82%
Number of AP Courses 18 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
Biology Calculus AB
Calculus BC Chemistry
English Environmental Science
French Language Japanese
Latin Music Theory
Psychology Spanish Language
Spanish Literature Statistics
U.S. Government U.S. History
World History
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Dec. 15
Yearly Tuition Cost $38,890
Admissions Director Ms. Elaine Perlman
Sports
Total Sports Offered 13 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cross Country Golf
Ice Hockey Lacrosse
Soccer Softball
Swimming Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball
Winter Track

School Notes:

  • Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School was founded in 1764 by King George II to prepare students to attend Old King’s College, now Columbia University.  After the Revolutionary War, the School was renamed the Grammar School of Columbia University and functioned for 100 years under the direct auspices of the College. In 1956 the school became co-educational and was renamed Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School thirteen years later.  Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School’s approach to learning balances a rigorous comprehensive college preparatory curriculum with healthy social and emotional development. In partnership with the parent body, CGPS’s diverse community shares a fundamental commitment to developing high academic achievement and a sense of social responsibility. The School is strongly committed to co-education and feels that a comfortable but structured social setting is where boys and girls create the most effective educational environment. An enriched, integrated curriculum facilitates learning through interactive discussion, cooperative group work and stimulating activities.   While academic demands are high, the atmosphere in the classrooms is warm and comfortable. The program is designed to foster innovative and independent thinking. Students are provided the skills to meet educational challenges as well as the opportunity to assess their progress and express their creativity. The CGPS community embraces the value of intellectual pursuit, good character and global responsibility. 

    • Profile last updated: 04/15/2013

Nearby Schools:

Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
Alexander Robertson School
Gr. K-5 | 0.1 mi. away
Twin Parks Montessori Schools
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 0.1 mi. away
The Manhattan Children's Center
Gr. PK | 0.2 mi. away
The Studio School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-8 | 0.2 mi. away

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School Reviews:

  • Recommended January 10,2012 - I absolutely recommend this school for anybody. I will be graduating this year, having attended since kindergarten, and I'm very sad to be leaving. I have been exposed to every type of extracurricular including music, art, theater, and sports. If you find something that you love at CGPS, as I found sports, we have faculty with expertise that can take you to any level you wish to go to. I have received a world class education here, made friends that will last a lifetime, been privileged to learn from amazing teachers who are deeply passionate about what they teach, and so much more. I have grown up at CGPS, and now, having gotten into college early decision thanks to our wonderful college counselors, I am faced with the reality of having to leave next year. I urge everyone to consider CGPS for their child. You will find a community of caring individuals who care about helping your child and are committed to making sure they receive the best education possible, as I have for the past thirteen years.*-Posted by Student/Alumni *

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