Hayground School is founded on the conviction that all children can and should live a life of the mind.
All children can be serious and passionate reasers; all children can engage in serious discourse; all children can work and study in a community where art is at the center, not the periphery, of life.
All children can develop the habit of compassion. Our mission at Hayground is to provide an open, community school where unproductive conventions are replaced by new ways of teaching and learning.
We are committed to a program of innovalaton in a community of diversity, both economical and cultural.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Yearly Tuition: $30,000
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The Hayground School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
76 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
95%
Average Class Size
13 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$30,000
Tuition Notes
Ages 3 and 4 tuition is lower
% on Financial Aid
50%
Admissions Director
Marcelle Langendal
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Hayground School cost?
The Hayground School's tuition is approximately $30,000 for private students.
What is The Hayground School's ranking?
The Hayground School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for The Hayground School?
The application deadline for The Hayground School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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