Alexander Robertson School
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(212)663-2844
- The Alexander Robertson School is a nurturing, small, independent Junior-K through 5th Grade school.
- We offer a cutting edge curriculum including a Smithsonian Institute designed STEM Program, French, Music, Art, Ethics, History and English Language Arts. ARS is located right next to Central Park and amongst some of the world's most important cultural institutions.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Students: 76 students
- Yearly Tuition: $35,000
- Acceptance rate: 33%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / rolling
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Alexander Robertson School places among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Year Founded | 1789 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 76 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 58% State avg.: 28% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 50% |
| Average Class Size | 12 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (dark blue and white) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 15 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $35,000 |
| Tuition Notes | Financial aid available |
| % on Financial Aid | 40% |
| Acceptance Rate | 33% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Joan Harrison |
| Admissions Associate | Nancy Shefrin |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 6 sports |
| Sports | Dance, Indoor Soccer, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and FieldDance, Indoor Soccer, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 8 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | After care until 6pm Club or Organization: Chess Class, Cooking Classes, STEM Club Arts and Music Programs: Cello, Violin Recreational Athletic Programs: Fitness, Soccer Academy |
School Notes
- The Science and Technology Concepts curriculum is integrated with our rich blend of humanities subjects including Art, Music, French, our unique Everyday Ethics program, progress-based Reading and Language Arts and the highly acclaimed History Alive program - young minds light up as they joyfully make connections across these different subject areas. The wildly popular Singapore Math curriculum rounds out our STEM offerings.
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