Grace Church School is a private school whose original building is located at 86 Fourth Avenue between East 10th and East 12th Streets in the East Village neighborhood of the borough of Manhattan in New York City.
The school was founded in 1894 by the Grace Church as the first choir boarding school in New York City.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 782 students
- Yearly Tuition: $68,490
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Grace Church High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1894
Colors
White, Blue
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
782 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
149 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$68,490
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Grace Church High School cost?
Grace Church High School's tuition is approximately $68,490 for private students.
What is Grace Church High School's ranking?
Grace Church High School 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 Grace Church High School?
The application deadline for Grace Church High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Grace Church High School is Grace Church School (0.0 miles away)
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86 4th Ave
New York, NY 10003
(212) 475-5609
New York, NY 10003
(212) 475-5609
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New York, NY 10003
(212) 473-3323
New York, NY 10003
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