York Preparatory School

York Preparatory School (York Prep) is a coeducational, independent school located on Manhattan's Upper West Side, serving approximately 350 students from grades 6 to 12 with a student-to-teacher ratio of 5:1. Accredited by the New York State Board of Regents and the Middle States Association, its tuition for the 2024 academic year is $64,560, with additional costs for specialized programs like Jumpstart ($95,237) and ITP ($80,973). Founded in 1969 by Ronald and Jayme Stewart, it operates as a for-profit institution; Jayme, the college guidance director, authored "How to Get into the College of Your Choice."

The curriculum includes core subjects with electives and uses tracking to group students by ability, offering advanced courses like Honors and Scholars Programs. The Jump Start Program aids students needing extra support.

Sports offerings include soccer, basketball, volleyball, cross country, baseball, track, swimming, golf, tennis, squash across middle school, JV, and varsity levels. Grading is semester-based with numerical scores; an 85+ GPA earns Honor Roll, and 90+ Headmaster’s List. Parents access grades via Canvas.

Facilities feature a seven-level building with labs, tech centers, a library, studios, and a gym. Notable alumni include Liv Tyler, Yannis Pappas, Robert Chambers, Alexis Rockman, Phil Abraham, Michael Avedon, and Samia Finnerty.

York Prep has appeared in "Elf," VH1's "Rap School," ABC's "Castle," CW's "Gossip Girl," and HBO’s "Siempre, Luis." Jayme Stewart was featured in U.S. News for her insights on high school volunteer opportunities.