Abbreviated for simplicity’s sake as NEST+M, New Explorations into Science, Technology and Math is a public school offering classes for gifted and talented students in kindergarten through 12th grade. One of five gifted and talented schools within New York City’s public education system, NEST+M offers a solid Common Core curriculum enhanced by an impressive array of enrichment programs and extracurricular activities for students in the Lower, Middle and Upper schools.
A partnership with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, for example, brings movement to the Lower School students, while the College Now program in conjunction with Hunter College is designed as a preparatory course for Upper School students. There are language courses in Mandarin and Spanish, as well as a generous number of Advanced Placement classes in biology, English, physics, psychology, calculus, chemistry, computer science and statistics.
The Upper School curriculum comes with a 60-hour community service commitment, and there’s an array of student clubs aimed at every taste imaginable, from yearbook, fashion club and genealogy to the Science Olympiad team. Along with the usual slate of Public Schools Athletic League offerings, the school has a badminton club, a cheerleading team, a skateboarding club, and a yoga and meditation club.
Housed in in an eye-catching, blue building on the Lower East Side, NEST+M is the only gifted and talented schools in Manhattan with a public, K-12 program.
New Explorations Into Science, Tech and Math High School
Public Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade K-12
111 Columbia St,
New York, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 1
School Details
Head of School
Principal - Mr. Mark Berkowitz
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1350
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
95%
Reading Proficiency
94%
Average GPA
3.74
Graduation Rate
95%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
A+
A+
A+
A+
B+
B+
B-
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.74
Reading Proficiency
94%
Math Proficiency
95%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
97
Full Time Teachers
97
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1350
Math
680
Verbal
670
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
30
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
60.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
0%
State Average
20%
Math
0%
State Average
22%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
298:1
Student Diversity
Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
37.1%
White
36.8%
Hispanic
10.7%
Two or more races
9.4%
Black
5.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
School Rankings
#1
Best Public MS in New York
#2
Best Public ES in New York
#9
Best College Prep Public HS in New York
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
New York University
231 Students
Cornell University
203 Students
Boston University
183 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY
182 Students
Stony Brook University
180 Students
Columbia University
147 Students
University of Pennsylvania
124 Students
CUNY Hunter College
115 Students
Brown University
99 Students
Northeastern University
98 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology
107 Students
Business
99 Students
Psychology
95 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
81 Students
Computer Science
71 Students
Engineering
51 Students
Finance
46 Students
Political Science and Government
42 Students
Economics
42 Students
Pre-Law Studies
36 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/23/2025
I came to Nest+m as a freshman last year and I was super nervous about not fitting in because there were kids who have been there their whole lives, but as soon as I started going to school there I felt so welcomed and it's such a warm learning environment. I really think that I'm challenged at Nest, which I wasn't really at other schools!! I also really like the staff and find they are all very nice. One thing I would change although is maybe have more necessities in our bathrooms but that's about it!!
11/3/2024
Been at NEST+M since kindergarten - wonderful experience. Would change a thing - the staff is amazing, the subjects are amazing, etc The only thing I would change about this school is the location since it's students all commute
9/30/2024
I love this school, they are very involved in school activities and I just like the people and teachers, everyone is so nice and we do so many activities, we have dances for most holidays and we also do community service.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/22/2025
I attended this school and later returned as a substitute teacher, hoping to give back to the community. Unfortunately, my experience was deeply disappointing and disheartening.This school operates under a clear culture of exclusion and privilege. The student body is overwhelmingly composed of wealt...
6/29/2019
One major advantage of NEST is the on-site after-school program offering a broad set of enrichment activities like sports, music, chess, arts, etc. NEST also has a very active PTA, very engaged parents, and a good sense of school community. Most of the classes have teaching assistants paid for with...
7/8/2017
Overall, highly organized& safe, with a fabulous PTA that really makes NEST a special place. Also good enrichment options. Strong academic push. But lacks the priority of building community and and the social-emotional learning so essential to long-term success and well-being.
6/7/2016
I have a 3rd grade daughter who goes to NEST+m. Most of all, she loves her teachers. This gives me a great comfort that there is someone in school she can trust. In terms of curriculum, all subjects seem to cover what 3rd graders need to learn. Workload (i.e., homework) has been reasonable so that s...
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New Explorations Into Science, Tech and Math High School is a public school for students in grades K-12 in New York, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 1 in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,639 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 95% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 94% are proficient in reading. New Explorations Into Science, Tech and Math High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.74, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1350 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $1,384,232. Discover additional schools in the area, like P226M Junior High Annex, East Side Community School, Marta Valle High School, and more. Learn more about what New York has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near New Explorations Into Science, Tech and Math High School.