Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked NY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 1,167 students
Yearly Tuition: $69,560
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: Nov. 15
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School Rankings

Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School
Pre-K	25
Kind	45
1	60
2	60
3	60
4	70
5	70
6	80
7	85
8	85
9	125
10	132
11	135
12	135

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Year Founded

1764

Last Day of School

Fri. Jun 11, 2027

Student Body

Total Students

1,167 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

33%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

275 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

82%

Average Class Size

14 students

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

18 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

BiologyCalculus AB

Calculus BCChemistry

EnglishEnvironmental Science

French LanguageJapanese

LatinMusic Theory

PsychologySpanish Language

Spanish LiteratureStatistics

U.S. GovernmentU.S. History

World History

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Nov. 15

Yearly Tuition Cost

$69,560

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% on Financial Aid

17%

Admissions Director

Billy Hawkey

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

14 sports

Sports

Track and FieldVolleyball

WeightliftingWinter Track

School Mascot

Leo The Lion

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

74 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

About IsraelActing Improv

Adv. FinanceAmnesty International

AnalyticsArt Club

Baking ClubBarbershop

Baseball ClubBlack Culture Club

Book ClubBusiness & Economics

CGPS Voices (Social Justice Magazine)Chess Team

Chinese CultureColumbia Blue (Newspaper)

Community ServiceComputer Science

CPJ (Columbia Prep Journal)CPTV (Columbia Prep TV)

Crochet for a CauseCulinary Club

Current Events ClubDays for Girls

Debate TeamEnvironmental Club

Fashion ClubFilm Appreciation

Food InsecurityFuture Business Leaders of America

Girls Who CodeGirls Who Play Chess

Healthy Mind and BodyHistory Olympiad

Innocence ProjectInnovate (Science Magazine)

Inside the BrainInvesting

Japanese Culture ClubLatin Club

Le Club de FrançaisLeading Community Engagement: Equity

MahjongMath Club

MeditationMock Trial

Model CongressModel UN

Multi-Ethnic Cultural Awareness (MECA)Philosophy Club

Preventing Gun ViolenceQSA (Queer-Straight Alliance)

Real EstateRobotics Team

Science OlympiadSpanish Appreciation

Sports DebateSports Website (The Lion's Roar)

Stagecraft ClubThe Globe (Language Magazine)

UNICEFWomen's Leadership

YearbookYoung Democrats

Young EntrepreneursYoung Republicans

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Arts and Music Programs:

Adv. OrchestraBluenotes (A Cappella)

ChorusDance Ensemble

Jazz BandModern Band

OrchestraSounds of 7 (A Cappella)

School Notes

Established in 1764 and located in New York City, CGPS is the oldest nonsectarian independent school in the United States and a leader in student-centered learning, educating children in Pre-K through 12th grade.
CGPS nurtures each student's unique passions and talents inside and outside the classroom, unifying and inspiring members of its community, preparing them for the finest colleges and instilling in them the confidence, ethical values and sense of purpose to embrace challenges, to achieve their dreams and to improve the world.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Murray Gell-Mann - Nobel Prize winner for the discovery of quarks and other subatomic particles
- Rainer Weiss - Professor Emeritus at MIT and 2017 Nobel Prize winner (Physics)
- Stephen Shore - photographer who pioneered the use of color in art photography
- Herman Melville - author of Moby Dick
- Lorenz Hart - lyricist and half of the Broadway songwriting team Rodgers and Hart
- Ally Sheedy - actress known for her role of Allison Reynolds in The Breakfast Club
- David Stearns - president of baseball operations for the New York Mets
- The Safdie Brothers - filmmakers known for critically acclaimed films such as Uncut Gems and Good Time

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School cost?

Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School's tuition is approximately $69,560 for private students.

Who are famous alumni from Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School?

Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School famous alumni include: Murray Gell-Mann, Rainer Weiss, Stephen Shore, Herman Melville, Lorenz Hart, Ally Sheedy, David Stearns and The Safdie Brothers.

What sports does Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School offer?

Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Winter Track. Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New York for most sports offered.

What is Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School's ranking?

Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School?

The application deadline for Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School is Nov. 15.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (3 reviews)

5 8/12/2018

Such an amazing school! I had such a great time here.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Emily

5 2/25/2017

Fantastic community with great teachers, caring administrators, very well thought out extra curricular activities and genuine student body.

- Posted by Parent - GS

5 1/10/2012

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 - emily

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in New York, NY is $48,153 for elementary schools and $49,674 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New York, NY is 60% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).