BASIS Independent Manhattan is a PreK-12 private school featuring an advanced, spiraling liberal arts curriculum with STEM offerings.
Two campus locations on the Upper West Side (PreK-Grade 5) and in Chelsea (Grades 6-12).
Home to the globally benchmarked BASIS Curriculum, which is designed to foster mastery and excellence, challenging students to learn at the highest international standards.
Our passioante Subject Expert Teachers make education engaging and joyful, while our commitment to student success ensures they gain the knowledge, critical-thinking abilities, and self-advocacy skills needed to thrive.
Our graduates are admitted to the world's top colleges and univerisities; nealry 25% of the Class of 2024 admitted to the Top 10 ranked colleges and universities in the U.S.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Yearly Tuition: $45,500
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 9 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
BASIS Independent Manhattan ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
SAT Score
ACT Score
AP Courses
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
2017
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Excellence through Education
School Mascot
Wildcats
Student Body
Total Students
290 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP Courses
26 courses
Average SAT score
1474
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
32
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 9 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$45,500
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies based on grade level.
Admissions Associate
Alexandra Levin
Application URL
Endowment Size
$10 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
17 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Architecture Club, Arts and Crafts, Board Game Club, Ceramics Club, Chess Club, Coding Club, Cooking Club, Creative Writing, DECA, Food Club, Gardening Club, Math Club, Robotics, STEM, Tech Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Piano, theater
Architecture Club, Arts and Crafts, Board Game Club, Ceramics Club, Chess Club, Coding Club, Cooking Club, Creative Writing, DECA, Food Club, Gardening Club, Math Club, Robotics, STEM, Tech Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Piano, theater
School Notes
- The mission of BASIS Independent Schools is to educate students to the highest international levels with a spiraling liberal arts and sciences curriculum benchmarked to the best education systems in the world.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does BASIS Independent Manhattan cost?
BASIS Independent Manhattan's tuition is approximately $45,500 for private students.
Does BASIS Independent Manhattan offer a summer program?
Yes, BASIS Independent Manhattan offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does BASIS Independent Manhattan offer?
BASIS Independent Manhattan offers 10 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Dance, Fencing, Flag Football, Martial Arts, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is BASIS Independent Manhattan's ranking?
BASIS Independent Manhattan ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Highest average SAT score, Highest average ACT score and Most AP courses offered.
When is the application deadline for BASIS Independent Manhattan?
The application deadline for BASIS Independent Manhattan is Jan. 9 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 9 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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