The Chaplin School

The Chapin School is committed to preparing young women to thrive and lead in an increasingly complex world through the pursuit of academic excellence, personal integrity, and community responsibility.
Chapin graduates are distinguished by their advanced command of the sciences, humanities, social studies and arts, as well as by their strong values, integrity, and sense of their achievement and potential.
The school's college-preparatory curriculum takes into account the total development of each girl, from her academic progress to her social and emotional health.
Through liberal arts courses, participation in athletics and clubs, exposure to the fine and performing arts, and enriching social activities, a Chapin education challenges the minds of girls and young women while providing the foundation for a lifetime of curiosity, creativity, and intellectual achievement.
Chapin is built on a strong and deeply held, community-wide commitment to academic excellence within a caring environment.
Essential to the achievement of this excellence is a system of collegiality developed by the faculty.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked NY School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 780 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

The Chaplin School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12

Student Body

Total Students
780 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
The Chaplin School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is The Chaplin School's ranking?
The Chaplin School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for The Chaplin School?
The application deadline for The Chaplin School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked NY School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 780 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in New York, NY is $46,237 for elementary schools and $49,589 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in New York, NY is 63% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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