The private school admissions is ultra competitive for Manhattan private schools. In order to increase your child’s chance of getting into your first choice private school is to apply during the entry years. Entry years for private schools in Manhattan are Pre-K or Kindergarten. Below you will find a list of Manhattan private schools with Pre-K programs.
Manhattan Private Schools with Pre-K Programs
- Avenues: The World School
- Bank Street School for Children
- BASIS Independent Manhattan
- The Caedmon School
- The Calhoun School
- The Cathedral School
- Convent of the Sacred Heart
- Dwight School
- Ethical Culture-Fieldston School
- International Academy New York
- Kaufman Music School/Lucy Moses School
- Manhattan Country School
- Manhattan Day School/Yeshiva Ohr Torah
- Morningside Montessori School
- Nord Anglia International School New York
- Park West Montessori School
- Rabbi Arthur Schneier Park East Day School
- Ramaz Early Childhood Center
- Rodeph Sholom School
- Saint Ann’s School
- Stephen Gaynor School
- The Studio School
- Wetherby-Pembridge
Tips for Getting Into Private Schools in Manhattan
Here are tips on getting into private schools in Manhattan
Apply on an Entry Year
Do your research, know when private school entry year are. Every school is different. Manhattan private schools admit the most students during their entry years so your child’s chance of getting into your first choice private school is higher if you apply during the entry year. Primary entry points for Manhattan private schools are usually Pre-K or Kindergarten.
Start Your Research on Private Schools Early
If you want your child to attend a Manhattan private school, you need to start doing your research at least 2 years in advance. That means if you are enrolling your child in a 4s program then you should start your research when your child is 2 years old. That’s because you will be applying to private schools when your child is 3 years old to get into the 4s program. You should give yourself at least a year of research before your application year. Research means attending open houses and reaching out to parents in your network that have kids attending that private school.
Prepare for the Parent Interview
Check out this article by one of our private school moms on How to Prepare for the Parent Interview. It includes tips on what to wear, what questions to ask at the parent interview. Definitely give it a read if you are applying to Manhattan private schools.