At a Glance
Where Middle Schoolers Discover Themselves on the Upper West Side
Families seeking a supportive, smaller-scale middle school environment on the Upper West Side that prioritizes personal growth and self-discovery over competitive academics — particularly good for students who thrive with diverse elective options and learning support.
- Jump Start Program providing learning support for different learning styles
- 10 AP Courses available — unusual and ambitious for a middle school
- 29 Electives offering wide exploration across subjects
- World Experience travel programs with international destinations
- Model UN program for developing diplomacy and debate skills
- Middle States Association accredited
- Tuition is $67,788 for 2025-26 — significant investment
- Parent reviews are mixed, with some concerns about academic rigor
- School focuses on self-discovery over competitive achievement
- As a middle school only (grades 6-8), families need to plan for high school transition
A private middle school (grades 6-8) that occupies a unique space between progressive education and traditional values. The school emphasizes self-discovery, personal growth, and becoming thoughtful leaders — with supporting students in finding their individual potential as the core mission.
A smaller private school community where parents consistently praise the supportive teachers and transformative experiences, though some families note mixed feelings about academic rigor and overall environment.
The Upper West Side-Lincoln Square area is one of Manhattan's most family-dense neighborhoods, known for its tree-lined streets, access to Central Park, and strong community feel.
Located in a highly walkable Manhattan neighborhood with excellent access to transit, parks, and family amenities
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What Parents Are Saying
Mixed reviews; parents praise supportive teachers, small class sizes, and transformative experiences, while some note concerns about academic rigor and environment
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is YORK PREP SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for YORK PREP SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades 6 to 8 in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square.
- What grades does YORK PREP SCHOOL serve?
- YORK PREP SCHOOL serves grades 6 to 8.
- How do students get into YORK PREP SCHOOL?
- YORK PREP SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is YORK PREP SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- YORK PREP SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is YORK PREP SCHOOL in?
- YORK PREP SCHOOL is in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square, Manhattan.
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