Lycee Francais de New York (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
Enrollment: 1,233 students
Yearly Tuition: $48,050
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 1 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Lycee Francais de New York ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Lycee Francais de New York
Nursery	48
Pre-K	70
Kind	85
1	82
2	74
3	86
4	81
5	70
6	96
7	96
8	81
9	93
10	90
11	90
12	91

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1935

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Wed. Jun 16, 2027

School Motto

Citizens of Culture and Courage

Student Body

Total Students

1,233 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

12%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

150 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

18 students

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

grey pants and white shirt

Number of AP Courses

6 courses

Advanced Courses

Calc BCEnglish language and composition

English literatureEuropean history

Human geographyUS History

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

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

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Dec. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$48,050

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Summer Program Cost

$1,100

Summer Program Cost Notes

per week

% on Financial Aid

18%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$25,500

Admissions Director

Janelle Charles

Admissions Associate

Magali Bertoia

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

E-sportsSoccer

SwimmingTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

Winter Track

School Mascot

Lynx

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

33 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

3D DesignArabic

ChessCooking

e-sportsGirls Who Code

Robotics ClubScience video

ScratchStudent Council

Student NewspaperThe Coalition of Student Diversity Clubs

Virtual RealityWriting

Yoga

Arts and Music Programs:

Animation ClubArt History

Art StudioArtist in Residence Program

Band ensemblesChoir

JazzMusic Lessons

theaterVisual Arts

Recreational Athletic Programs:

basketballFitness

gymnasticsKarate

KenpoSoccer

Squash ClubTennis

School Notes

Learning in the Lycee's bilingual, international environment shapes students who are thinkers, innovators and leaders, at home in the world, and inspired to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
Our teachers are leaders in their fields. Our spaces inspire learning, creating and collaborating among students and staff.
The Lycee offers a unique educational experience that prepares graduates for study in top colleges and universities around the world.

For Preschool: In Nursery-3, students are fully immersed in French to build a strong foundation for the years ahead. In Pre-K and Kindergarten, classes are 80% in French and 20% in English. A French teacher leads most of the day with support of an assistant. Every day, a pair of English teachers lead each class in oral language and pre-literacy instruction in English. Students (and families!) with no French are welcome to be part the Lycee's 3s, pre-K and Kindergarten programs, as young minds pick up a second and even third language quite naturally.
Preschool classes at the Lycee offer differentiated instruction, and students without formal French in their background are fully integrated into class with French-speaking students to help speed language-acquisition and socialization.
In Elementary School:Beginning in first grade, classroom instruction takes place 80% in French and 20% in English, with students engaging in French, history, science and math with their French homeroom teacher, who is paired with an English-speaking teacher for Language Arts and special projects.
Middle School: Entry point to Secondary school, the focus is on supporting students in developing the core knowledge, skills and the disposition to thrive in high school and beyond.
High School: Focus is on preparation for higher education and beyond. Students prepare for French Baccalaureate, renowned for its rigor and depth-breadth of study, with both an international option offered that combine classic courses of the French curriculum with coursework offered in top independent schools, including the AP curriculum taught by US teachers.
Lyce graduates attend top colleges and universities in the U.S. and around the world.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Lycee Francais de New York cost?

Lycee Francais de New York's tuition is approximately $48,050 for private students and $1,100 for summer students.

Does Lycee Francais de New York offer a summer program?

Yes, Lycee Francais de New York offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Lycee Francais de New York offer?

Lycee Francais de New York offers 9 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, E-sports, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track.

What is Lycee Francais de New York's ranking?

Lycee Francais de New York ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Lycee Francais de New York?

The application deadline for Lycee Francais de New York is Dec. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

School Reviews

5 9/11/2019

My son started in Nursery this year and he already loves the Lyce. Evolving in a pluricultural environment stimulates him a lot and the fact that English and French are, organically, two strong languages in the school makes a huge difference. His teachers are super sweet and the school itself offers a safe, colorful and welcoming environment. I highly recommend I'm a happy father.

- Posted by Parent - Roby

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