Ethical Culture Fieldston School (ECFS)

Our daughter attended Ethical Culture Fieldston for 13 years and she loved it! We were drawn to its values, with a focus on ethics and community service, as well as its commitment to diversity. It was a well-rounded and rigorous academic curriculum that encouraged our kids to think and learn. I also appreciated their strong focus on the arts and the opportunity that all kids had to excel in sports if that is what they chose. The school's commitment to extracurricular activities like Model UN, Mock Trials, and travel abroad is also amazing. We consider ourselves lucky to be part of the ECFS family!

We made the right decision 13 years ago when we chose Ethical Culture Fieldston School for our daughters. The faculty is excellent. Progressive education can feel low-key to the kids, but the thinking, engagement, and instruction are quite rigorous. As we begin to turn the corner, it is clear that our children have developed into well-rounded thinkers who will do well in college and beyond. The student body is diverse and the school nurtures students' interests in the world beyond themselves.

EC (the lower division of Fieldston on Central Park West) is a true gem. Incredible teachers, community, and administration. The parent body is very engaged and involved, we've met so many friends and felt welcomed and at home. People choose the school because they believe in the ethical mission -- empowering students to make positive change in the world. This shared value really defines the experience and the community. It's a very well-rounded program; arts, sports, Spanish, tech, shop, and my children have been well-prepared for middle school. We love that it is a true elementary school experience (they don't see older kids day to day which preserves their youthful innocence) with Central Park as their backyard, but it leads into a beautiful campus experience when they enter middle school. A unique and wonderful school with happy kids.