A grand dame amongst New York City's illustrious day schools, Spence has been educating young women since 1892 and has an enviable record in preparing pupils for placement in some of the nation's top universities, including Harvard, Yale and Princeton. The Spence School was established with a view to providing a classical education to girls but with, above all, a focus on developing good character.
Independent Private Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle and College-Preparatory School
Gender: Girls
Ages: 2-18 (grades K-12)
Ethos: Non-denominational
Attendance: Day school
Head of School: Bodie Brizendine
Enrollment: 755 pupils
Enrollment: 755 pupils
Faculty:
Ratio: 6:1
Average class size: 14-18 pupils
Fees: US$54,650 per annum
Fees: US$54,650 per annum
Scholarships / bursaries / financial aid: Financial aid available
Endowment:
Mascot: Saber-tooth Tiger
Mascot: Saber-tooth Tiger
School Colours: Blue, gold and white
Uniform:
Alumni: Spence Alumnae
Accreditations:
Associations: New York Interschool;
Affiliations:
Athletics Conference: Athletic Association of Independent Schools
Feeder schools:
Rival schools:
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