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
3.63
Annual Tuition
$63,500
Niche Grade
A+
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A
A+
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B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.63
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
108
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Full Time Teachers
98
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Part Time Teachers
10
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1300
Math
640
Verbal
660
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Average ACT
27
Math
24
English
28
Reading
29
Science
26
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Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
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Female
53.1%
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Male
46.9%
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White
54.5%
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Hispanic
15.9%
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Black
13.5%
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Two or more races
9.4%
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Asian
6.2%
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Native American
<1%
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School Rankings
#26
Best HS for the Arts in New York
#48
Best Private K12 Schools in New York
#66
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
55 Students
Boston University
39 Students
Syracuse University
39 Students
Skidmore College
36 Students
Wesleyan University
32 Students
University of Miami
29 Students
Tulane University
29 Students
Brown University
28 Students
Northeastern University
24 Students
Tufts University
24 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
47 Students
Business
37 Students
Biology
23 Students
Film and Video Studies
23 Students
English
21 Students
Political Science and Government
20 Students
Communications
19 Students
Marketing
16 Students
History
16 Students
Journalism
15 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/28/2025
Things we appreciate most about Calhoun Lower School: The socio economic and cultural diversity of student body, Teachers, Admin and Staff. Willingness and ease by staff and Admin for accommodations. Our son has T1D. The school has been magnificent at incorporating nurse and parent involvement while managing. The message of kindness and individuality is important. Teachers and staff make an effort to know the names and something distinctive about all the students. There is a wonderful sense of community as a result and, in general, a great sense of respect between teachers and students. I don't think I've ever heard a teacher or administrator say, "we can't do that" in terms of what a student or parent wants or wants to know. We hear them say, "let's see how we can make this happen." Senior Administrators are ALWAYS willing to meet and answer questions / concerns. Amazing college prep and Parent Association from our experience thus far. We're very happy at Calhoun.
5/8/2023
good school for the most part. The people can get on your nerves but maybe i've just been there for too long.
11/20/2020
My daughter just started middle school in the middle of a pandemic and she loves it. She enjoys her classes, teachers and is getting to know her classmates. The kids are being taught and challenged and don't know it. They are engaged in their learning.
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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- Basketball
- Playground
Riverside Park
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- Picnic Area
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Tecumseh Playground
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- Soccer
Straus Park
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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 3.63. Average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1300 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $1,841,453. 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.