The Speyer Legacy School, more simply known as the Speyer School, is an independent school in Hell’s Kitchen with a Lower and Middle School, covering kindergarten through eighth grade.
Speyer School has a humanities-based curriculum with a debate-focused classroom environment that starts at the kindergarten level. Lower School class sizes are kept small at Speyer, with the classes divided into two groups to give students access to individualized instruction in their early developmental years. Middle school students are encouraged to explore independent thinking and specialized classes, lunch clubs, and afterschool programs in music, arts, science, athletics and the humanities.
Speyer works closely with students and parents to put them on track to attend high schools that best align with the student's skills and potential, and students begins this individualized placement process as early as the fifth grade.
Students are provided with admissions resources and support, and so far, Speyer’s graduating classes have been accepted to over 80 public, independent and private schools for their secondary education. There’s no doubt that Speyer School alumni are college-bound, with the list steadily growing at top academic institutions throughout the country.
Speyer Legacy School
Private Elementary, Middle School
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Grade K-8
925 9th Ave,
New York, NY
326
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Lawrence Donovan
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Annual Tuition
$59,900
Niche Grade
A+
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
60
Full Time Teachers
54
Part Time Teachers
6
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
54.6%
Female
45.4%
White
53.3%
Two or more races
17.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
16.1%
Hispanic
10.1%
Black
2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/18/2025
Going to Speyer Legacy School was one of the best things that has happened to me in my life. The students are all extremely nice and welcoming, and the teachers are supportive and engaging. The academics are top-tier, and the kids here are extremely smart - however, unlike a lot of A+ academic schools, Speyer's environment doesn't feel competitive. Speyer will ultimately prepare your child for High School and beyond. Send your child here if you're looking for a rigorous and friendly school.
10/17/2021
We've been thrilled with our time at Speyer. Our kid came having been very disappointed by the experience at Lower Lab, and has really had their love for school and learning reignited at Speyer. The faculty is extraordinary, and the peer group is kind, supportive, and one that elevates being smart and intellectual as "cool". We're now looking at high schools, and sad to be preparing to leave Speyer, but so grateful that our kiddo had the chance to learn and grow at this remarkable school.
3/14/2021
Not a school for gifted children at all. Very poorly run. Lack of understanding of differentiation and seems to be geared more toward wealthy parents who want to hear their children are gifted.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/17/2025
I cannot recommend this school. The environment is excessively competitive from an early age and lacks the nurturing support essential for healthy child development. Many students display significant behavioral and other challenges, and teachers often attempt to micromanage the entire class by shift...
10/25/2024
We have two children enrolled in the Lower School, and we couldn't be happier with our experience. After coming from a previous NYC public gifted and talented (G&T) program where our child wasn't being sufficiently challenged, we were thrilled to find a place that truly understands the needs of gift...
9/11/2024
For all three of my kids, Speyer was a watershed moment in their education. Two of them are now in college and one is in high school, and they all remember that Speyer as a turning point in their academic journeys. As one of them said, "it was in fifth grade that I decided that school was going to b...
9/10/2024
The school offers unique environment for students to grow passionate about learning. Teachers are inspirational, families are engaged and students remain friends for life after the leave the school.
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List Price Range
$375K - $11.6M
Homes For Sale
292
Average Home Value
$1,144,557
% Renters
88%
Average Household Income
$126,135
% of College Grads
72%
Median Age
40
Average House Size
1,556 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
91.8%
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Parks in this Area
Clinton Cove at Hudson River Park
- Boating
- Picnic Area
- Kayak/Canoe
Tom Otterness Playground
Hell's Kitchen Park
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Trails
Matthews-Palmer Playground
- Basketball
- Playground
Hudson River Park
- Bike Trails
- Dog Park
- Trails
Ramon Aponte Park
- Playground
- Waterpark
DeWitt Clinton Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
McCaffrey Playground
- Basketball
- Playground
- Waterpark
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Speyer Legacy School is a private school for students in grades K-8 located at 925 9th Ave in New York, NY. Annual tuition is $59,900. The school has a total enrollment of 326 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. Speyer Legacy School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average home value in this area is $1,144,557. Discover additional schools in the area, like Manhattan Star Academy, Think Global School, Ethical Culture-Fieldston School, and more. Learn more about what New York has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Speyer Legacy School.