Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Yearly Tuition: $48,750
- Application Deadline: Jan. 8 / rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
BASIS Independent Manhattan Upper School
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Yearly Tuition: $48,750
- Application Deadline: Jan. 8 / rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
BASIS Independent Manhattan Upper School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
SAT Score
ACT Score
AP Courses
School Facts
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Students By Grade
Grade 8 has 42 students making it the largest class, slightly above Grade 7 at 40 and Grade 6 at 36.
Year Founded
2021
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 22, 2027
Student Body
Total Students
305 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
63%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average SAT score
1514
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
34
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Number of AP Courses
25 courses
List of Courses Offered
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
Jan. 8 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$48,750
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies based on grade level.
College Acceptance Rate
100%
Admissions Director
Carson Pierce
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Sports
School Notes
- At BASIS Independent Manhattan, a PreK-12 private school, we believe students are capable of more than they can imagine.
- Our advanced academic program builds deep knowledge and mastery while fostering curiosity, creativity, and intellectual confidence.
- With expert teachers and a warm, collaborative community, students are inspired to ask questions, embrace challenges, and take ownership of their learning. Beyond the classroom, they explore their passions through the arts, athletics, leadership, and research.
- The result is a community that empowers students to become fearless thinkers, prepared to explore, question, and shape the world.Come see what's possible.
- Schedule a tour of BASIS Independent Manhattan and experience our community firsthand.
- (PreK-Kindergarten): Application, Teacher Recommendation, Family Meeting, and Playdate. (Grade 1): Application, Family Meeting, Playdate, Transcripts, and Teacher Recommendations. (Grades 2-10): Application, Entrance Exam, and Family Meeting. Transcripts and Teacher Recommendations. (Please note): Students in Grades 1-10 are required to attend the Family Meeting.More info on our website.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does BASIS Independent Manhattan Upper School cost?
BASIS Independent Manhattan Upper School's tuition is approximately $48,750 for private students.
What sports does BASIS Independent Manhattan Upper School offer?
BASIS Independent Manhattan Upper School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Dance and Martial Arts.
What is BASIS Independent Manhattan Upper School's ranking?
BASIS Independent Manhattan Upper School 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 Upper School?
The application deadline for BASIS Independent Manhattan Upper School is Jan. 8 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 8 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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