From its beginnings in 1896 as an all-girls academy, Calhoun has evolved into one of the heavy hitters on Manhattan’s independent education landscape and is considered a crown jewel of the Upper West Side.
With approximately 750 students in grades kindergarten through 12, the school self-reports a very low student-to-teacher ratio. Calhoun School operates on an open classroom principle, with interior spaces rearranged at will, and classes offered in STEM, language arts, media and social studies.
Upper grades require three years of world language instruction in French, Spanish or Mandarin. Thanks to the small class sizes, lessons are discussion-based.
Calhoun’s travertine-and-glass main building, originally designed as a four-story structure by Cyprian architect Costas Machlouzarides, but since expanded to nine floors, is famously known as the “TV school” for its distinctive shape.
Preschoolers through third grade students are educated in a renovated townhouse six blocks away, which is home to two theaters, a gym, and a rooftop garden. The main building is Calhoun’s main attraction, packed with amenities such as a performing arts center, three science labs, an art studio, a full-size gym and “green roof” learning center.
Calhoun offers a popular performing arts series, open to the public that includes concerts, dance, documentary films and lectures. A full roster of interscholastic athletics has fielded several dominant teams, with the girls' volleyball program winning ten straight New York City Athletic League tournament titles.
Calhoun School
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade Pre-K-12
433 W End Ave,
New York, NY
730
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Steve Solnick
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1300
Average ACT Score
27
Average GPA
3.62
Annual Tuition
$63,500
Niche Grade
A+
A-
A-
A
A-
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
108
Full Time Teachers
98
Part Time Teachers
10
College Prep
Average SAT
1300
Math
640
Verbal
660
Average ACT
27
Math
24
English
28
Reading
29
Science
26
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%
White
61.3%
Two or more races
18.9%
Black
8.4%
Hispanic
6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.3%
School Rankings
#30
Best HS for the Arts in New York
#52
Best Private K12 Schools in New York
#73
Best Private HS in New York
Specialty School Programs
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
New York University
54 Students
Boston University
39 Students
Syracuse University
33 Students
Skidmore College
33 Students
University of Miami
29 Students
Tulane University
28 Students
Wesleyan University
28 Students
Brown University
25 Students
Northeastern University
24 Students
Tufts University
22 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
43 Students
Business
34 Students
Biology
24 Students
Film and Video Studies
21 Students
Political Science and Government
19 Students
English
19 Students
Communications
18 Students
Marketing
15 Students
History
15 Students
Creative Writing
14 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/18/2023
I can not say enough great things about Calhoun, my daughter is currently a Junior and has been happy since the first week of Freshman year. She is thriving intellectually, emotionally and socially. When she has found herself struggling with academics her Cluster Advisor along with the teachers are all on quickly on the same page to ensure her success. Everyone has been incredibly welcoming and makes her feel seen and heard at all times.
10/5/2021
My son started at Calhoun in the middle of the Pandemic and made a seamless transition. The entire team of teachers and staff welcomed him and the kids immediately welcomed him into many friend groups. It's a wonderful environment and he loves going and learning every single day. I want to go back to school just to go to Calhoun!
4/29/2021
I have had a wonderful academic experience at Calhoun. I have learned so much through my teachers and the curricula they develop. If I have any questions or concerns I know I can reach out and ask for help. Socially, my experience at Calhoun has not been great. It is a small school and I have not gotten along with most of the students. My teachers have supported me through these social challenges, though.
GreatSchools Reviews
11/27/2024
I have been at Calhoun for almost 11 years. The teachers are great. They care a lot about whether the students understand the material rather than just whether they pass. Since Calhoun is so small, the community is very close and care for each other. On the other hand, Calhoun's diversity needs to i...
3/12/2024
Despite its location and high fees, Calhoun disappointingly underperforms in crucial areas such as academic rigor, diversity, and extracurricular offerings. The curriculum feels outdated and fails to challenge students intellectually, lacking in modern pedagogical techniques that foster critical thi...
9/26/2023
Our family has had an amazing experience at Calhoun. Our daughter has been here for six years, and is now entering middle school. We have seen firsthand how our daughter has been met, nurtured and challenged to grow in a vibrant, engaging environment. The cross-curricular approach and the environmen...
11/20/2022
Coming out of preschool, we applied to 15 independent schools. If I knew now what I knew then, we would have only applied to Calhoun. We have consistently received constructive feedback during our parent-teacher conferences, and we feel that the teachers/administrators/staff and our family have a pa...
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List Price Range
$469K - $15.1M
Homes For Sale
544
Average Home Value
$1,750,342
Median Lot Size
1,742 Sq Ft
% Renters
64%
Household Income
$160,420
% of College Grads
81.4%
Median Age
47
Average House Size
2,748 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
87.1%
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Parks in this Area
St Gregory's Playground
- Basketball
- Playground
Riverside Park
W 87th Street Park & Garden
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Tecumseh Playground
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Straus Park
- Trails
Playground Eighty Nine LXXXIX
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Sol Bloom Playground
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Central Park
Theodore Roosevelt Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
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Calhoun School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 433 W End Ave in New York, NY. Annual tuition is $63,500. The school has a total enrollment of 730 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. Calhoun School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.62. Average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1300 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $1,750,342. Discover additional schools in the area, like Parkside School, Manhattan Star Academy, Dwight School, and more. Learn more about what New York has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Calhoun School.