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The Ethical Culture Fieldston School offers a world-class progressive education in Pre-K through 12th Grade at two historic campuses in Manhattan and the Bronx.
The core of our educational program is the study and practice of ethics, which prepares and compels us to take care of our world, ourselves, and each other. At ECFS, we don`t teach students what to think, what to question, or what to explore - but how to think, how to question, and how to explore.
Our tenets of progressive education focus on the whole child, ensuring that education is responsive, relevant, experiential, and playful, among other traits.
With an enduring commitment to excellence, equity, and inclusion, we inspire a diverse and joyful community of passionate learners, critical thinkers, and ethical individuals who aim to make the world more humane and just.
In both Fieldston Middle and Fieldston Upper, students pay for books, supplies, and other expenses related to their courses. Lunch, the yearbook, and student accident insurance are already included in tuition.
Powerful Multicultural Women’s ClubRobin Hood Giving Back Club
SketchUp ClubSki Club
Sneaker EconomicsSpanish Club
Special Olympics ClubSports Analytics Club
Sports Management ClubSports Medicine Club
Student Artists for Humanity ClubStudents of Color Matter/Sunseeker Newsletter
Swish HoopsTedXECFS
The Black/Jewish AllianceThe Fieldston Political Journal
The Sher OrganizationTutor Tots
Whiskey Bravo ClubWomen in Policy & Economics
Women in STEM ClubYearbook Club
Arts and Music Programs:
DanceGraphic Communications
Musical TheaterPerforming Ensembles
Photography
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Basketball Rec LeagueFencing Club
Strength and Conditioning Club
School Notes
School Mascot: Fieldston Eagle
The Ethical Culture Fieldston School has four divisions spread
across two historic campuses in Manhattan and the Bronx. Our two
elementary school divisions- Ethical Culture in Manhattan and
Fieldston Lower in the Riverdale section of the Bronx- serve
students in Pre-K through 5th Grade. Fieldston Middle, for students
in 6th through 8th Grade, and Fieldston Upper, for students in 9th
through 12th Grade, are both located on our Fieldston campus in the
Bronx. Both Ethical Culture and Fieldston Lower have automatic
admission into Fieldston Middle.
Ethical Culture: Located directly across from
Central Park, Ethical Culture uses its environment and surroundings
as lenses to engage students in Pre-K through 5th Grade. The social
studies curriculum provides the starting point for all subjects.
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice are woven into
each study. Social and academic curricula are equally important.
Each grade designs its curriculum to present our students with the
skills that they will need for the 21st century, specifically
cognitive, interpersonal, and intrapersonal skills. Through
engaging lessons and activities, students learn about each other as
individuals and as members of the larger class and school community
while simultaneously engaging in their studies of math, science,
social studies, and language arts. Our constant goal is to foster
their motivation, participation, and learning. As students progress
through the grades, they learn additional subjects in specials
taught by teachers who specialize in a given discipline. These
specials- including art, ethics, music, physical education,
and social studies workshop- complement the learning that
happens in students` homeroom classes.
Fieldston Lower: At Fieldston Lower, students
in Pre-K through 5th Grade are immersed in developmentally
appropriate academic study through year-long themes. Students
engage in their study in the classroom and make use of the campus
right outside their door. The curriculum places a special focus on
the local environment, including the Hudson Valley. Social and
academic curricula are equally important. Each grade designs its
curriculum to present our students with the skills that they will
need for the 21st century, specifically cognitive, interpersonal,
and intrapersonal skills. Through engaging lessons and activities,
students learn about each other as individuals and as members of
the larger class and school community while simultaneously engaging
in their studies of math, science, social studies, and language
arts. Our constant goal is to foster their motivation,
participation, and learning. As students progress through the
grades, they learn additional subjects in specials taught by
teachers who specialize in a given discipline. These specials -
including art, ethics, music, physical education, and social
studies workshop- complement the learning that happens in
students` homeroom classes.
Fieldston Middle: Fieldston Middle serves
students in 6th through 8th Grades. These years are filled with
transition, and our focus is on supporting students` social and
emotional learning. Our instructional methods are rooted in our
commitment to academic excellence, progressive education, and
ethical learning.
Fieldston Upper: Fieldston Upper, serving
students in 9th through 12th Grades, exemplifies the best of
progressive education and serves students who are highly engaged in
both the school and the world around them. Our classes emphasize
intellectual curiosity, academic excellence, ethics, and community
involvement. Fieldston Upper fosters skills, coursework, and values
that prepare our students for higher education while simultaneously
providing space and support for them to engage in community
service, which is at the core of our mission.
What sports does Ethical Culture Fieldston School (ECFS) offer?
Ethical Culture Fieldston School (ECFS) offers 20 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo and Winter Track. Ethical Culture Fieldston School (ECFS) is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New York for most sports offered.
What is Ethical Culture Fieldston School (ECFS)'s ranking?
When is the application deadline for Ethical Culture Fieldston School (ECFS)?
The application deadline for Ethical Culture Fieldston School (ECFS) is Nov. 15.
In what neighborhood is Ethical Culture Fieldston School (ECFS) located?
Ethical Culture Fieldston School (ECFS) is located in the West Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 4 other private schools located in West Bronx.
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!
- Posted by Parent - Anika
52/7/2022
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.
- Posted by Parent - Jeff Walker
51/19/2022
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.
- Posted by Parent - bams
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