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Learn More About 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.
Cultivating character, intellect, and creativity
in young adults
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Academic Approach
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Panther Athletics
Don’t let the rows of trophies fool you—our athletes honor teamwork and sportsmanship just as much as they enjoy winning. -
The Arts At York
Whether their shows are in galleries or on stage, the artists at our Manhattan private school are learning more than just a craft. -
College Guidance
We give our students the best college application support in the city, starting as soon as they walk in the door.
Fast Facts York Prep at a Glance
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4:1
Student-Teacher Ratio -
12-15
Average Class Size -
45+
Student Led Clubs -
340
Students Enrolled in Grades 6-12 -
90%+
Seniors Accepted to Their First-Choice College -
100%
College-Bound Seniors -
15
Median Years of Teaching Experience -
90%
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees -
30
Athletic Teams and Club Sports -
50,000+
Square Footage of Campus
York Prep Student Stories
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Riley Unterberg
RILEY UNTERBERG ON THE IMPORTANCE OF A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT
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Kaiser Ghausi
HOW KAISER GHAUSI PURSUES HIS GOAL TO BECOME A PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN
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Johnson Li
Pianist Johnson Li, Who Has Performed Under the Batons of World-Class Conductors and Has Received Praise From Musicians including Christoph Eschenbach and Lang Lang, Gracefully Balances Student Life With His Lifelong Pursuit of Communicating Through Music
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Sophie Bohrer
SOPHIE BOHRER AND HER PASSION FOR SPORTS, PHOTOGRAPHY, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND KARAOKE
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Alexander Khazatsky
UC Berkeley Computer Science Major and Ultra Marathon Runner Alexander Khazatsky Talks About Defining Moments
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Philip Winter
Phillip Winter: Historical Costume Designer, Athlete, and Scholar Who Was a Founding Member of the Shakespeare Club, Historical Costume Club, German Club, and York Prep Swim Team
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News & Events Happening Around York Prep
The Latest Headmaster's Thoughts
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Headmaster's Thoughts: March 2023
Read MoreI love going to the opera, and drag Jayme along about five times a year. When I was a young man, I would sit somewhere near the roof but now we are fortunate to be closer to the stage. We saw Fedora very recently. It is not a great opera. The story is absurd, and it has not been performed at the Met for over 20 years. Whenever the Metropolitan Opera returns a rarely-heard opera back into its repertoire, they bring out the superstars to perform it. And so it was with this revival, which starred Sonya Yoncheva and Piotr Bezcala. The music was fair, but the singing was superb. Going to the Met, one often sees great performances, sometimes only good ones, and, rarely, average ones. But the experience of sitting in a vast hall covered mainly in red velvet, the visual spectacle of the sets, the professional excellence of the orchestra and chorus (and occasionally dancers), still makes each performance (regardless of the opera itself) a special New York evening.
York Prep is an independent private school in New York City committed to guiding students in grades 6 through 12 toward their maximum potential—intellectually, socially, and physically—and to preparing them for college and beyond. Compassionate educators creatively address the needs and interests of a diverse community, and support and challenge students as they progress through a traditional curriculum within a structured environment. York Prep encourages the development of lifelong learners who are responsible members of their community.
