Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School opened its doors in 1764 as a feeder grammar school for King’s College, now known as Columbia University. At its present location on the Upper West Side, the school hosts approximately 1,200 students in pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12, registering a 6-1 student-teacher ratio. CGPS focuses on language, reading readiness and problem-solving skills in math and science in the early grades, while middle and upper school curricula expand into college preparatory classes in STEAM subjects, music, theater and sports.
The Upper School identifies as Columbia Prep, enrolling almost half the total student population. It offers over 50 Advanced Placement and honors-level courses, hundreds of electives in English, history, math, science, art, technology, music, theater and physical education, numerous clubs and almost forty athletic teams. There is a maximum of 16 students in each class at this level, with a school-wide focus on college entrance preparation. The effort pays off in college acceptances from prestigious institutions like Cornell University, Duke University, University of Chicago and Stanford University.
The list of clubs at CGPS is extensive. It includes familiar entries such as chess, debate and Model U.N., alongside unique offerings like the Columbia Blue Comedy Club, Endangered Species Entrepreneurs and Mock Trial.
Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade Pre-K-12
5 W 93rd St,
New York, NY
1,287
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Richard J. Soghoian
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Average SAT Score
1390
Average ACT Score
32
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$62,290
Niche Grade
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Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers
232
Full Time Teachers
204
Part Time Teachers
28
College Prep
Average SAT
1390
Math
700
Verbal
690
Average ACT
32
Math
30
English
33
Reading
33
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
26
AP Pass Rate
92%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
White
79.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.2%
Black
6.5%
Hispanic
2.4%
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School Rankings
#20
Best College Prep Private High Schools in New York
#22
Best Private K12 Schools in New York
#23
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
73 Students
Cornell University
66 Students
University of Pennsylvania
54 Students
Brown University
54 Students
University of Southern California
53 Students
Boston University
53 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
52 Students
Syracuse University
49 Students
Emory University
47 Students
University of Miami
42 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
59 Students
Psychology
40 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
26 Students
Economics
26 Students
English
26 Students
Computer Science
25 Students
Biology
19 Students
Communications
17 Students
Engineering
15 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology
15 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/26/2023
The best part of my experience at Columbia Prep is that it gives you the opportunity to always meet with faculty and get extra help if you need. Teachers are always available and more than happy to help with anything!
10/26/2023
It is a very welcoming community and teachers are very helpful. I would like to change the way school is organized beaches it takes a little while to get from class to class.
10/26/2023
Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School is such an amazing and welcoming community that leaves you feeling supported. The teachers work with you and meet you where you are at academically making the school a comfortable environment to work in.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/23/2018
CPGS is a great school. With parents looking at all sorts of stats to judge school (ivy admissions, etc.) it ranks highest on happiest kids. The academics are great and kids feel comfortable in their environment. NYC is a stressful place with high expectations, CPGS does a great job in helping kids...
2/9/2017
Fantastic community, amazing teachers, caring administrators and well thought out extra curricular activities. Not to mention the genuine and passionate student body.
4/6/2015
Columbia may have been great once upon a time but has changed greatly in the last 10 years. It seems the administration is just interested in raising funds from rich parents to grow the physical plant and don't really pay attention to the dynamics of the teachers they hire or the student body that t...
6/6/2012
CGPS was a perfect fir for my daughter with one exception. It lacks racial, economic and religious affliation diversity.
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Average Home Value
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Median Lot Size
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64%
Household Income
$160,420
% of College Grads
81.4%
Median Age
47
Average House Size
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% Commercial Property
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