The Masters School

49 Clinton Avenue, Dobbs Ferry, NY, 10522-0105
Tel: (914)479-6420
Grades: 5 - 12 | 603 students
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The mission of The Masters School is to provide the challenging academic environment, that for over a century, has encouraged critical, creative and independent habits of thought as well as a lifelong passion for learning. The Masters School promotes and celebrates academic achievement, artistic development, ethical awareness, technological literacy, athletic endeavor and personal growth. The School strives to maintain a diverse community that encourages students to participate actively in decisions affecting their lives and to develop an appreciation of their responsibilities in the larger world.

School Overview:
The Masters School
School Membership(s) Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 5 - 12
Year Founded 1877
Student Body
Total Students 603 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 30% (NY School Avg.: 23%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 86 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 70%
Average Class Size 14 students
Number of AP Courses 15 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Dec. 15 / Feb. 1
Tuition Notes Middle School $34,350; Upper School Day $35,520; Boarding $49,930
% on Financial Aid 25%
Average Financial Aid Grant $26,000
Admissions Director Mr. Chris Downs
Admissions Associate Tim Custer
Sports
Total Sports Offered 13 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cross Country Dance
Fencing Field Hockey
Golf Lacrosse
Soccer Softball
Tennis Track and Field
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 32 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Aid Awareness Amnesty International
Community Government Cooking Club
DAA Dobbs 16
Dohters Film Club
French Club GSA
Glee Club Gold Key
International Club Jazz Band
Jr/Sr Peer Leaders Latin Club
MISH Model UN
Muse One Love
Onyx Orchestra
Outdoor Club Panche Literary Magazine
Pheonix Honorary Drama Society SADD
Spanish Club Student Activities
The Naturals Tower Newspaper
UC Writing Center

School Notes:

  • Admission Deadline: December 15, 2010 - Upper & Middle School Day Students February 1, 2011 - Upper School Boarding Students

    • Profile last updated: 08/24/2012

Related School News:

  • Mary H. Macsherry - WatertownDailyTimes.com
    posted on December 12, 2012 at 10:11:59 am
    Mary H. MacsherryWatertownDailyTimes.comThe family moved to Pittsburgh, PA and she graduated from the Masters School in Dobbs Ferry, NY. She married ...
  • No fee to see 'Urinetown'
    posted on May 31, 2011 at 09:47:36 am
    Brooke Alvarez performs a scene from "Urinetown" during rehearsal at The Masters School in Dobbs Ferry. ...
  • Rago completes infantry training
    posted on July 18, 2010 at 04:04:00 am
    Army Specialist William Rago, son of Pamela Rago of South Salem, has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort ...

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Nearby Schools:

The Masters School
Gr. 5-12 | 0 mi. away
Alcott School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-1 | 0.5 mi. away
Our Lady Of Victory Academy
Gr. 9-12 | 0.5 mi. away
John Cardinal Oconnor School
Gr. 4-9 | 1.9 mi. away
Lyceum Kennedy French American School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-5 | 1.9 mi. away
The Orchard School
Gr. 1-9 | 2.5 mi. away

View all schools in: Dobbs Ferry, Westchester County, Zip 10522

School Reviews:

  • Recommended July 09,2012 - The Masters School offers a rigorous environment for students to learn and participate in various activities. Besides having exceptional opportunities to learn, students have the ability to join and Number of Clubs from Dobbs 16. The nationally acclaimed singing group. To Mish, a charity organization that helps anyone that is in need. The Masters School offers excellent athletics with a Number of state of the Art facilities. Masters also has state of the art facilities for science, music, theater, and general classrooms. The Masters school is the place to go.*-Posted by Student/Alumni *

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