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  • NEW YORK, NY
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Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School

#30 in Best Private High Schools in New York
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private
  • PK, K-12
  • NEW YORK, NY
  • 63 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A minus
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A minus
    6. Sports
      B+
    cgps.org
    (212) 749-6200
    5 W 93RD ST
    NEW YORK, NY 10025
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    About Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    November 30
    Application Fee
    $75
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    ISEE, SSAT

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $62,290
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    18%
    Average Financial Aid

    From Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School

    Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School is committed to a rigorous and comprehensive college preparatory curriculum with a serious emphasis on art, music and drama. The academic program is structured and balanced within the liberal arts and sciences in order to develop each student’s intellectual potential to its fullest.

    Our community has a rich history dating back to 1764.

    Originally established as a boys’ preparatory school for Kings College (or Columbia University as it’s known today), Columbia Grammar School functioned for 100 years under the direct auspices of the college, providing more than half of their student body. In 1864, the School’s relationship with the college ended and became a proprietary institution, later achieving non-profit status in 1941.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1380
    91 responses
    Average ACT
    32
    101 responses
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    Advanced Science Research at CGPS

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    The goal of the ASR is to immerse students into original college-level STEM research. It is aimed at students who wish to pursue excellence and progress into advanced areas of original research. Emphasis is on both laboratory and bibliographic research. The course will develop and foster students' commitment to long-term focused research that demonstrates initiative, perseverance, and creativity.

    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    73%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 11 responses
    Poll
    64%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 11 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 34 responses
    • School block party and Columbia on Ice
      26%
    • Blackout
      18%
    • Columbia on Ice is an excellent schoolwide event
      18%
    • Moving up day
      15%
    • Pep rallies
      9%
    • Spirit Week
      9%
    • Halloween Parade
      3%

    Students

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,192
    85%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 13 responses
    85%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 13 responses
    69%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 13 responses
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    Preschool

    Annual Cost
    $59,070
    Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Starting Age
    4 years
    Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
    3:1
    Website
    cgps.org
    Schedule Options
    • Offers Full Week
      No
    • Offers Part Week
      No
    • Offers Full Day
      Yes
    • Offers Part Day
      No

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    5:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    88%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 16 responses
    Poll
    94%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 16 responses
    Poll
    81%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 16 responses
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A minus
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    High
    91%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 11 responses
    73%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 11 responses
    91%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 11 responses

    Living in the Area

    Upper West Side
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      C minus
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      C minus
    Median Household Income
    $160,558
    National
    $75,149
    Median Rent
    $2,530
    National
    $1,268
    Median Home Value
    $1,565,117
    National
    $281,900
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