The Spence School

The Spence School

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
22 E 91st St,  New York, NY
4.4
5.0
804 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ellanor Brizendine
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1470
Average ACT Score
33
Average GPA
3.76
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$68,480

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.76
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
152
Full Time Teachers
138
Part Time Teachers
14
College Prep
Average SAT
1470
Math
740
Verbal
730
Average ACT
33
Math
31
English
34
Reading
34
Science
32
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
56%
Two or more races
15.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
14.6%
Black
8.9%
Hispanic
4.9%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#3 Best All Girls Schools in New York
#8 Best Private K12 Schools in New York
#9 Best Private HS in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Yale University 51 Students
Brown University 50 Students
Harvard University 38 Students
University of Pennsylvania 37 Students
Columbia University 37 Students
Duke University 33 Students
Princeton University 31 Students
Cornell University 29 Students
New York University 26 Students
Georgetown University 26 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Political Science and Government 29 Students
Psychology 23 Students
Economics 18 Students
Business 16 Students
English 15 Students
Biology 10 Students
Computer Science 10 Students
History 10 Students
Environmental Science 8 Students
African American Studies 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 27 Reviews
2.0 Alum
2/12/2025
Not the strongest academics. The clubs and culture here are great though. If you are looking for a school with culture and clubs (even though not the best academics) come to Spence!!!
5.0 Alum
5/25/2020
I went to Spence from 9th-12th grade and absolutely loved it. I was a minority student but felt welcomed. As an alumnae of 25 years I can honestly say I still love Spence and consider it to be home.
5.0 Middle School Student
10/26/2019
I recently moved away from Spence, however I still consider it my home. The girls and faculty there are amazing and truest care about your well-being.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/18/2016
The school thoughtfully prepares the girls for the world ahead. The entire school is engaging and warm and promotes each girl's uniqueness and passion.
5.0 parent
5/24/2016
The Spence School has a beautiful facility, strong parent body, top teachers and passionate, inspiring girls.
5.0 parent
2/1/2014
The Spence volleyball team just had a perfect, 23-0 season. Just sayin' As parents, we love everything about the school, especially the head, Bodie Brizendine.
5.0 other
11/3/2013
I love Spence. A) The teachers are all experts in their fields, most have doctorates, and have graduated from some of the best schools in the country (Ex. yale, harvard) B) They all really love what they do. They are all so excited and ecstatic to teach. They walk into the classroom joyously and cau...

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The Spence School is a private school for students in grades K-12 located at 22 E 91st St in New York, NY. Annual tuition is $68,480. The school has a total enrollment of 804 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. The Spence School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.76, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1470 and an ACT score of 33. The average home value in this area is $2,668,617. Discover additional schools in the area, like Reece School, Dwight School, The Birch Wathen Lenox School, and more. Learn more about what New York has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Spence School.

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