Welcome to York Prep
Our goal for students is unwavering integrity, a desire to learn in a rigorous academic environment, and enthusiastic participation in community life.
We make leaders, joiners, and achievers. York boasts a diverse curriculum, outstanding faculty, and exceptional arts and sports programs in the heart of Lincoln Center.
Meet our Head of School
Kathryn (Kate) Maggiotto is thrilled to serve the York Prep Community as its second Head of School. She brings to this role a deep understanding of and commitment to educational leadership and the York Prep community.
Since joining York in 2016, Mrs. Maggiotto has served in a variety of roles including as an English teacher, Middle School Dean, Dean of Faculty and Assistant Head of School.
Through her close work with York’s teachers and staff, students, and families, Mrs. Maggiotto has a clear understanding of both the unique value of a York Prep education, and how to build on the school's 54-year legacy.
NURTURING EXCELLENCE
York Preparatory School is a New York City independent school committed to creating a nurturing environment that challenges and supports each student in a diverse and inclusive setting.
SHAPING ACHIEVERS
We strive to educate the whole child, meeting each student where they are, and supporting them as they grow into lifelong learners and responsible citizens.
HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT
Compassionate and accessible educators guide our students through a traditional and rigorous curriculum, while employing a range of innovative techniques to cultivate each individual student’s skills, abilities, and interests.
Student Life
York Prep students enjoy a wide range of extracurricular activities, from theater productions to community service to hiking in the great outdoors. Clubs provide a dynamic space for students to develop their talents and nurture their passions.
Our emphasis on community service facilitates civic engagement and makes students aware of and sensitive to the needs of humanity.
At York Prep, we foster a sense of social responsibility among our students. Along with their focus on academics, students gain valuable experiences through helping others.
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Find out about our upcoming key events, holidays and occasions.
The grid calendar can be found on the Parent Portal.
Come and discover York Prep
We would be delighted to have you visit our wonderful diverse school community in the heart of Manhattan.
Elevating Education in the Heart of Manhattan
Nestled in the heart of New York City, York Prep School's Manhattan campus offers a dynamic educational environment enriched by the vibrant cityscape.
With state-of-the-art facilities and a rigorous academic program, students thrive in a diverse community that fosters intellectual curiosity, creativity, and personal growth.
Our class sizes are deliberately small, to ensure your child gets the unique support they require to succeed. The average class size is 12 - 15 students, with a student-teacher ratio of 4:1.
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The Scholars Program of York Prep invites all students and parents to attend the Senior Scholars Research Symposium this weekend. All are welcome to attend any session to support our impressive scholars!
Students in Mr. Gordon’s 8th and 10th grade classes chose a topic of interest from any period of US history. They spent several months developing a research question, locating sources, identifying key information, then compiling their research into final projects. This project is based off of the National History Day competition, where students from around the country develop projects and compete at the local, state, and national level for recognition in research excellence.
Click the link in our bio to register for our next Information Session on Tuesday, May 20th to learn more about program.
Mr. Everett and Ms. Borden’s 10th grade classes went to the ‘Hall of Gems and Minerals’ at the Museum of Natural History. In class, they learned about ionic bonds and lattice structures. They were able to see the gems that were formed using ionic bonding and how various crystal shapes are formed.
Genesis has earned First Place with Special Merit in the American Scholastic Press Association contest! A special shoutout to Tristan Leonard who was awarded Best Photo! Congratulations to the entire team for their hard work and creativity!
Congratulations to the talented reporters, illustrators, and designers who made the latest edition of The Paw such a huge success! @yorkpreppaw
Spreading kindness one treat at a time! Students were on a mission, delivering special surprises all around the school during Kindness Week ☕️🍬
