Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Ecfs
About the School
- Ecfs serves 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, is a member of the Alternative School Network, the Other school association(s) and the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS).
- The student:teacher of Ecfs is 4:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Ecfs ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Students By Grade
Grade 2 has most students at 73, while Pre-K has the fewest at 34.
Year Founded
1878
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
397 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
48%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
22%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$55,696
Application URL
Request Information
Sports
Colors
Orange
School Mascot
Fieldston Eagle
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ecfs's ranking?
Ecfs ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Ecfs?
The application deadline for Ecfs is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Ecfs located?
Ecfs is located in the West Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 4 other private schools located in West Bronx.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Ecfs is Ethical Culture Fieldston School (ECFS) (0.0 miles away)
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Gr: PK-12 | 1,705 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 104
3901 Fieldston Road
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 329-7300
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-5 | 453 students
4440 Tibbett Ave
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 432-4114
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 1,036 students
231 W 246th St
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 432-4114
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students
All-boys (Jewish)
450 W 250th St
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 432-2600
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students
All-boys (Jewish)
4904 Independence Ave
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 601-3523
Gr: PK-12 | 1,705 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 104
3901 Fieldston Road
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 329-7300
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 1,036 students
231 W 246th St
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 432-4114
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students
All-boys (Jewish)
450 W 250th St
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 432-2600
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students
All-boys (Jewish)
4904 Independence Ave
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 601-3523
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,309 students
Sports: 23 | Extracurriculars: 85
5250 Fieldston Road
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 549-8810
Gr: PK-12 | 1,705 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 104
3901 Fieldston Road
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 329-7300
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-5 | 453 students
4440 Tibbett Ave
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 432-4114
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 1,036 students
231 W 246th St
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 432-4114
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,309 students
Sports: 23 | Extracurriculars: 85
5250 Fieldston Road
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 549-8810
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-9 | 856 students
All-girls (Jewish)
655 W 254th St
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 548-1717
Gr: PK-12 | 1,705 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 104
3901 Fieldston Road
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 329-7300
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,309 students
Sports: 23 | Extracurriculars: 85
5250 Fieldston Road
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 549-8810
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
Jewish
2600 Netherland Ave
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 548-0900
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 259 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
452 W 260th St
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 549-8580
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 31 students
10552 Ave L
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 676-6260
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141)
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
660 W 237th St
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 796-8516
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 796-8516
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 1,383 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil
(Math: 89% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
660 W 236th St
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 796-8845
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 796-8845
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 742 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Milton Fein School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3201 Kingsbridge Ave
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 796-8695
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 796-8695
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
P.s. 37 Multiple Intelligence School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
360 W 230th St
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 796-0360
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 796-0360
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 442 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Ampark Neighborhood
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3961 Hillman Ave
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 548-3451
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 548-3451
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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