Preparing the next generation

Students attending The Chapel School. Photograph courtesy The Chapel School.
The public spotlight shines on the most elite private schools in our region.

ARCHBISHOP STEPINAC HIGH SCHOOL
950 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, New York 10605
914-946-4800 // stepinac.org
Top administrator: Thomas Collins, president

BI-CULTURAL DAY SCHOOL
2186 High Ridge Road, Stamford, Connecticut 06903

203-329-2186 // bcds.org
Top administrator: Jacqueline Herman 
Tucked away on a graceful, 13-acre green campus, the Bi-Cultural Day School is a pre-K through eighth grade Jewish day school that integrates a STEAM-based, dual curriculum that encourages critical thinking and curious minds. Beginning with the school’s perspective, “Play with a Purpose,” early childhood program, the school’s nationally recognized faculty teaching tailor teaching strategies to suit each child’s individual learning style and cultivate his or her unique interests, needs and abilities. 

BRUNSWICK SCHOOL 
100 Maher Ave., Greenwich, Connecticut 06830
203-625-5800 // brunswickschool.org
Top administrator: Thomas Philip
Vibrant and growing, Brunswick School has been defined and distinguished for more than 110 years by its commitment to “Courage, Honor, Truth.” The school offers rigorous academics, including an advanced science-research program and 28 advanced-placement courses. It also offers comprehensive arts, drama and music and a renowned language program that includes instruction in Arabic, French, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, Latin and Greek. 

THE CHAPEL SCHOOL
172 White Plains Road, Bronxville, New York 10708
914-337-3202 // thechapelschool.org
Top administrator: Michael Schultz, principal 
In its 71st year, The Chapel School offers an expanding roster of extracurricular programs, which include guitar, recording, violin and cello with Concordia faculty; National Junior Honor Society, technology and communications club, band, drama and musicals, select choir, golf, square, basketball, cross country and track. 

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE SCHOOL
575 White Plains Road, Trumbull, Connecticut 06611
203-261-6230 // kingsmen.org
Top administrator: Brian Modarelli

DARROW SCHOOL
110 Darrow Road, New Lebanon, New York 12125
518-794-6000 // darrowschool.org
Top administrator: Simon Holzapfel 

EAGLE HILL SCHOOL
45 Glenville Road, Greenwich, Connecticut 06831
203-622-9240 // eaglehillschool.org
Top administrator: Marjorie E. Castro

FAIRFIELD COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL 
1073 N. Benson Road, Fairfield, Connecticut 06824
203-254-4200 // fairfieldprep.com
Top administrator: Rev. Thomas M. Simisky

FAIRFIELD COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 
2970 Bronson Road, Fairfield, Connecticut 06824
203-259-2723 // fairfieldcountryday.org
Top administrator: John R. Munro Jr.

FORDHAM PREPARATORY SCHOOL
441 E. Fordham Road, Bronx, New York 10458
718-367-7500 // fordhamprep.org
Top administrator: Christopher Devron

FORMAN SCHOOL 
12 Norfold Road, Litchfield, Connecticut 06759
860-567-8712 // formanschool.org
Top administrator: Adam K. Man
In a traditional boarding school setting, students of the Forman School are guided in learning strategies by specialists who are also coaches, mentors and dorm parents. The school’s 100 percent college placement rate reflects the passion for learning that students experience. Its 125-acre campus includes four athletic fields, a gymnasium, rock climbing wall, science center, ingenuity lab and dormitories and a new visual and performing arts center includes a 300-seat theater and state-of-the-art classrooms.

FRENCH-AMERICAN SCHOOL OF NEW YORK
Pre-school
85 Palmer Ave., Scarsdale, New York 10583

914-250-0521 
Elementary School
111 Larchmont Ave., Larchmont, New York 10538

914-250-0469
Middle and High School
145 New St., Mamaroneck, New York 10543

914-250-0451
fasny.org
Top administrator: Joël Peinado
The French-American School of New York is an independent, coeducational day school serving students in nursing through grade 12. FASNY offers a rigorous academic program taught in French and English. FASNY offers non-French speakers two entry points into its multicultural community: in pre-school (3 to 6 years old), where the double language immersion program brings children to bilingualism, and in ninth grade, with a track to the 11th and 12th grade IB program, uniquely tailored to blend rising bilingual FASNY students, local non-French speakers, and qualified international students. 
FASNY is Accredited by the French Ministry of National Education, the International Baccalaureate Organization, the New York State Department of Education, and the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS). FASNY’s Pre-, Lower and Upper Schools, are located respectively in the villages of Scarsdale, Larchmont and Mamaroneck, and are a quick 20-minute drive from Greenwich.

GERMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL NEW YORK
50 Partridge Road, White Plains, New York 10605
914-948-6513 // gisny.org
Top administrator: Ulrich Weghoff

GERMAN SCHOOL OF CONNECTICUT 
Campus located at Rippowan Middle School
381 High Ridge Road, Stamford, Connecticut 06905
203-548-0438 // germanschoolct.org
Top administrator: Renate Ludanyi

GREEN MEADOW WALDORF SCHOOL
307 Hungry Hollow Road, Chestnut Ridge, New York 10977
845-356-2514 // gmws.org
Top administrator: Bill Pernice, pedagogical administrator

GREENS FARMS ACADEMY 
35 Beachside Ave., Greens Farms, Connecticut 06838
203-256-0717 // gfacademy.org
Top administrator: Janet Hartwell

GREENWICH ACADEMY
200 N. Maple Ave., Greenwich, Connecticut 06830
203-625-8900 // greenwichacademy.org 
Top administrator: Molly H. King

GREENWICH CATHOLIC SCHOOL
41 North St., Greenwich, Connecticut 06830
203-869-4000 // gcsct.org
Top administrator: Patrice Kopas

THE GREENWICH COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
401 Old Church Road, Greenwich, Connecticut 06830
203-865-5600 // gcds.net
Top administrator: Adam Rohdie

THE GREENWICH SPANISH SCHOOL
The O’Connor Center
6 Riverside Ave., Riverside, Connecticut 06878
203-698-1500 // greenwichspanish.org
Top administrator: Rosario Brooks, director

THE GUNNERY
22 Kirby Road, Washington, Connecticut 06793
860-868-7334 // gunnery.org
Top administrator: Peter W. E. Becker

HACKLEY SCHOOL
293 Benedict Ave., Tarrytown, New York 10591
914-366-2600 // hackleyschool.org
Top administrator: Michael C. Wirtz

THE HARVEY SCHOOL
260 Jay St., Katonah, New York 10536
914-232-3161 // harveyschool.org
Top administrator: Bill Knauer
The Harvey School offers a wide array of extracurricular activities in fine and performing arts, interscholastic sports and community service. The school features an international student program, including week-long and semester-long exchange programs, optional five-day boarding, offering the benefits of a boarding school with the comfort of home on weekends and an award-winning robotics program.

IMMACULATE HIGH SCHOOL
73 Southern Blvd., Danbury, Connecticut 06810
203-744-1510 // immaculatehs.org
Top administrator: Mary R. Maloney

IONA PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Lower School, grades K-8
173 Stratton Road, New Rochelle, New York 10804
917-699-7744
Upper School, grades 9-12
255 Wilmot Road, New Rochelle, New York 10804
ionaprep.org
Top administrator: Brother Thomas Leto

JOHN F. KENNEDY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
54 Route 138, Somers, New York 10589
914-232-5061 // kennedycatholic.org
Top administrator: Father Mark G. Vaillancourt

THE KARAFIN SCHOOL
40-1 Radio Circle, Mount Kisco, New York 10549
914-666-9211 // karafinschool.com
Top administrator: Renee L. Donow

KING SCHOOL
1450 Newfield Ave., Stamford, Conn. 06805
203-322-3496 // kingschoolct.org
Top administrator: Thomas Main
King School’s personalized approach to teaching and learning is the essence on which the students thrive. King, a pre-K through grade 12 independent school, has embraced the “person” in personalization – the student’s passions, goals and challenges. Underpinning the teachers’ deep understanding of each student is a comprehensive student learning profile, introduced in pre-K and developed through senior year.

LÉMAN MANHATTAN PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Lower School 
41 Broad St., New York, New York 10004
Upper School
1 Morris St., New York, New York 10004
212-232-0266 // lemanmanhattan.org
Top administrator: Maria Castelluccio

MAPLEBROOK SCHOOL
5142 Route 22, Amenia, New York 12501
845-373-8191 // maplebrookschool.org
Top administrator: Donna Konkolics

MARIA REGINA HIGH SCHOOL
500 W. Hartsdale Ave., Hartsdale, New York 10530
914-761-3300 // mariaregina.org
Top administrator: Valerie Reidy
Celebrating 60 years of excellence, Maria Regina High School is committed to the values of scholarship, service and spirit. The school challenges young women to develop their intellectual potential and talents through individualized academic programs, strong athletic, extracurricular and service opportunities, all in a strong, spirited atmosphere.

THE MASTERS SCHOOL 
49 Clinton Ave., Dobbs Ferry, New York 10522
914-479-6400 // mastersny.org
Top administrator: Laura Danforth
Founded in 1877, The Masters School is a leading co-ed day and boarding school for grades 5-12 that enriches students’ minds, preparing them for success in college, career and life. Located on 96 beautiful acres on the Hudson River, the school is a diverse and vibrant convergence of ideas, cultures, arts and athletics. In a culture of inclusivity where diversity of thought is celebrated, students confidently find their own voices through the School’s renowned seminar-style learning approach. The result is a deeper, broader understanding of the subject matter and each other.
Both day and boarding students also benefit from the boarding school advantage, with an active 7-day campus and a dedicated, accessible faculty, 60% of whom live on campus. Masters robust academics are complemented by its outstanding performing and visual arts program and athletics program featuring 37 teams and a new 75,000 sq.-ft. Athletics and Arts Center.
To learn more about how you can give your child the Masters advantage, contact us at admission@masters.org, 914-479-6420 and RSVP to attend an Open House – Grades 9-12: Oct. 21, 12PM. Grades 5-8: Nov. 4, 12PM.

MILLBROOK SCHOOL
131 Millbrook School Road, Millbrook, New York 12545
845-677-8261 // millbrook.org
Top administrator: Drew Casertano

THE MONTFORT ACADEMY 
125 E. Birch St., Mount Vernon, New York 10552
914-699-7090 // themontfortacademy.org
Top administrator: David Petrillo

NEW CANAAN COUNTRY SCHOOL
635 Frogtown Road, New Canaan, Connecticut 06840
203-972-0771 // countryschool.net
Top administrator: Robert P. Macrae

NORD ANGLIA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, NEW YORK 
44 E. Second St., New York, New York 10003
212-600-2010 // nordangliaeducation.com
Top administrator: Adam Stevens, interim principal 

NOTRE DAME CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
220 Jefferson St., Fairfield, Connecticut 06825
203-372-6521 // notredame.org
Top administrator: Christopher Cipriano

OAKWOOD FRIENDS SCHOOL
22 Spackenhill Road, Poughkeepsie, New York 12603
845-242-2340 // oakwoodfriends.org
Top administrator: Chad Cianfrani

REGIS HIGH SCHOOL 
55 E. 84 St., New York, New York 10028
212-288-1100 // regis.org
Top administrator: Fr. Daniel Lahart

RIDGEFIELD ACADEMY
223 W. Mountain Road, Ridgefield, Connecticut 6877
203-894-1800 // ridgefieldacademy.org
Top administrator: James P. Heus

RIPPOWAM CISQUA SCHOOL 
Lower School
325 W. Patent Road, Mount Kisco, New York 10549
914-244-1200 
Upper School
439 Cantitoe St., Bedford, New York 10506
914-244-1250
rcsny.org
Top administrator: Colm McMahon
Rippowan Cisqua is opening a new upper campus, which will include a 2,460-square-foot library and media center, a 2,400-square-foot innovation center, two full-floor visual arts studios, two new immersive science labs, a new courtyard and amphitheater, a new dining hall with an outdoor dining terrace, an additional athletics practice field and increased classroom spaces.

RUDOLF STEINER SCHOOL
Lower School
15 E. 79 St., New York, New York 10075
Upper School
15 E. 78 St., New York, New York 10075
212-535-2130 // steiner.edu
Top administrator: the College of Teachers, a group of faculty and staff, serves as the school’s governing body 

RYE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
3 Cedar St., Rye, New York 10580
914-967-1417 // ryecountryday.org
Top administrator: Scott A. Nelson

SACRED HEART GREENWICH
1177 King St., Greenwich, Connecticut 06831
203-531-6500 // cshgreenwich.org
Top administrator: Pamela Juan Hayes
Founded in 1848, Sacred Heart Greenwich offers a rigorous and integrated program in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM). Upper school students can enroll in a three-year science research program, which offers internships at medical colleges and research institutions. Students interested in the arts have use of a full performing arts theater, art studies for the lower, middle and upper schools, a storytelling room, an outdoor amphitheater and a broadcast journalism studio. 

SACRED HEART HIGH SCHOOL
34 Convent Ave., Yonkers, New York 
914-966-3144 // sacredhearths.org
Top administrator: Rev Maurice Moreau

SAINT BARNABAS HIGH SCHOOL
425 E. 240 St., Bronx, New York 10470 
718-325-8800 // stbarnabashigh.com
Top administrator: Theresa Napoli

SAINT JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL
2320 Huntington Turnpike, Trumbull, Connecticut 06611
203-378-9378 // sjcadets.org
Top administrator: William Fitzgerald 

SAINT LUKE’S SCHOOL
377 N. Wilton Road, New Canaan, Connecticut 06840
203-966-5612 // stlukesct.org
Top administrator: Mark Davis

SALESIAN HIGH SCHOOL 
148 E. Main St., New Rochelle, New York 10801
914-632-0248 // salesianhigh.org
Top administrator: John Serio

SCHOOL OF THE HOLY CHILD
2225 Westchester Ave., Rye, New York 10580
914-967-5622 // holychildrye.org
Top administrator: Melissa Dan
A college-preparatory school for girls, fifth grade through 12th grade, that strives to develop “women of conscience and action.” Accomplished and dedicated faculty members foster the spiritual development, individual talents and interests of each student. This is realized through rigorous and comprehensive academic, arts, athletics, service and global programs. 

SOLOMON SCHECHTER SCHOOL OF WESTCHESTER
Lower School, K-5
30 Dellwood Road, White Plains, New York 10605
914-948-3111
Upper School, 6-12
555 W. Hartsdale Ave., Hartsdale, New York 10530
914-948-8333
schechterwestchester.org
Top administrator: Michael Kay

SOUNDVIEW PREPARATORY SCHOOL
370 Underhill Ave., Yorktown Heights, New York 10598
914-962-2780 // soundviewprep.org
Top administrator: Ken Cotrone 
Soundview Preparatory School is an independent day school for grades six through 12, offering several academic specialties, including a flexible support center, music production and recording course, a senior internship program, a science research program and expanded AP course offerings.

THE SPENCE SCHOOL
Lower School
56 E. 93rd St., New York, New York 10128
Middle and Upper School
22 E. 91 St., New York, New York 10128
212-289-5940 // spenceschool.org
Top administrator: Bodie Brizendine

THE STANWICH SCHOOL
275 Stanwich Road, Greenwich, Connecticut 06830
203-542-0000 // stanwichschool.org
Top administrator: Charles Sachs 

THE STORM KING SCHOOL 
314 Mountain Road, Cornwall-On-Hudson, New York 12520
845-534-7893 // sks.org
Top administrator: Jonathan W. R. Lamb

THE URSULINE SCHOOL 
1354 North Ave., New Rochelle, New York 10804
914-636-3950 // ursulinenewrochelle.org
Top administrator: Eileen F. Davidson
The mission of The Ursuline School is to educate, inspire and empower a diverse population of 800 young women in sixth grade through 12th grade by providing them with a 21st century Catholic, college-preparatory education. The school belongs to the New York State Public High School Athletic Association and has 33 teams of student athletes. 

WESTCHESTER HEBREW HIGH SCHOOL
856 Orienta Ave., Mamaroneck, New York 10543
914-698-0806 // whhsny.org
Top administrator: Rabbi Jeffrey Beer

THE WINDWARD SCHOOL 
Lower School
13 Windward Ave., White Plains, New York 10605
Middle School
40 W. Red Oak Lane, White Plains, New York 10604
Windward Manhattan
202 W. 97 St., New York, New York, 10025
914-949-6968 // thewindwardschool.org
Top administrator: John J. Russell

THORNTON-DONOVAN SCHOOL 
100 Overlook Circle, New Rochelle, New York 10804
914-632-8836 // td.edu
Top administrator: Douglas E. Fleming Jr.

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
926 Newfield Ave., Stamford, Connecticut 06905
203-322-3401 // trinitycatholic.org
Top administrator: Dave Williams

WHITBY SCHOOL
969 Lake Ave., Greenwich, Connecticut 06831
203-869-8464 // whitbyschool.org
Top administrator: Simone Becker, head of lower school; Jonathan Chein, head of upper school

WOOSTER SCHOOL
91 Miry Brook Road, Danbury, Connecticut 06810
203-830-3900 // woosterschool.org
Top administrator: Matt Byrnes

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